Procurement Governance Manager (Identified)

Are you a talented and passionate individual from the First Nations community? We invite you to join WaterNSW and be part of a thriving, inclusive team that celebrates diversity and values unique perspectives. At WaterNSW, we communicate openly and honestly whilst maintaining respect for one another. We understand everyone is different, and this is what we value as part of our inclusive culture. We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Governance Manager and would love to hear from you! Acknowledgement of Country WaterNSW acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. Our perks and benefits: We believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits. Aboriginal Support Network Flexible working Work a 9-day fortnight at full pay on the Enterprise Agreement Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave Yearly corporate wear allowance Professional development and educational assistance A supportive and inclusive work culture that embraces diversity, cultural understanding and values An opportunity to work on country and be part of a team that is making a real difference in the NSW communities. (Visit our First Nations programs page for more information) https://www.waternsw.com.au/about-us/our-business/first-nations-programs Location: Parramatta, Dubbo or Newcastle Salary: Starting from $144,550 + 11% Super Tenure: Permanent, Full Time What we are looking for: A strong desire to contribute your skills and expertise to our business Someone who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent / identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by the community in which they were born, has lived or currently lives A commitment to promoting and preserving Aboriginal culture and value Join us on our journey to build a more inclusive workplace and make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities. Professional Procurement qualification (e.g. MCIPS), relevant Bachelor degree or experience deemed equivalent Formal Project Management and Business Process Improvement/Lean qualifications or experience deemed equivalent Applied knowledge of procurement processes, policies, systems and frameworks Knowledge of contract management, GIPA Act and Modern Slavery legislation Advanced stakeholder relationship management, communication, and negotiation skills Experience with ERP systems, including source to contract, procure to pay, materials and inventory management and asset management What you will work on: Lead and manage the contract management and support services team to achieve a high-level of compliance, commercial performance and to deliver high quality services that drive efficiency whilst also managing risk. Continuously improve WaterNSW’s Procurement Framework, Contract Management and Supplier Performance Framework and the self-service procurement intranet portal to enable staff to comply with policies and processes which are aimed at managing risk, but also improving commercial outcomes for WaterNSW. Enhance and maintain supplier risk assessment /management tools, supplier relationship management framework and category management reporting /insights. Develop, publish and maintain a procurement balanced scorecard and performance reporting system including procurement benefits and savings. Who is WaterNSW? When people think of essential human services, water supply is one of the first things that come to mind - and that’s where WaterNSW comes in. We are NSW’s primary bulk water supplier, river operator and comprehensive provider for licensing, water trades and water information. For full details about this role please review the Position Description. Need support with your application? Reach out to our Talent Acquisition Partner to set up a discussion - Azmine Amer at azmine.amer@waternsw.com.au Please note applications for this position will close on 06 March 2024. Privacy and collection of your personal information If you apply for a position via our website or recruitment@waternsw.com.au, WaterNSW may collect your personal information. Please visit WaterNSW’s Privacy Page to view the Careers Collection Notice for more information about how WaterNSW collects, uses, and discloses your personal information.