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Form of work- Become part of the solution to climate change, accelerating Victoria's renewable energy transition.
- Join a ‘for purpose' government-owned energy company that empowers its people to make a difference.
- Enjoy competitive pay and flexible work/life balance.
Do work that makes a difference
More action is needed to reduce emissions and manage climate change. At the SEC, we are building an enterprising and dynamic team to accelerate Victoria's transition to renewables and help achieve Victoria's renewable energy target of 95% by 2035.
We are working together for renewable, affordable reliable energy for all Victorians.
Your role
Are you an ambitious and skilled procurement leader who is passionate about driving corporate success through innovative procurement strategies?
We have an exciting opportunity where the successful incumbent of the role will be responsible for developing and leading the SEC's corporate portfolio strategies including managed services, software, IT consultancy, professional consultancy, payroll, brand, marketing services and social responsibility.
You will play a pivotal role in the development and execution of category strategies, sourcing strategies for enterprise-wide reviews and development of commercial agreements, negotiation, and ongoing category management.
This role can be based in either our Melbourne CBD office or our regional office located in Morwell.
What you will do:
- Partner with Corporate business stakeholders to develop and deliver successful and best value sourcing strategies and outcomes.
- Drive supplier development and innovation across the business, including the development and implementation of social license aligned Corporate Procurement initiatives in support of diversity and indigenous procurement.
- Lead strategic supplier relationship management programs across Corporate to improve supplier contract performance.
- Engage with internal stakeholders to achieve successful contract execution including contract negotiation and execution.
- Lead negotiations on key sourcing activities to optimise commercial outcomes, benefits realization, and value creation.
Who you are:
Must Have:
Your capabilities and areas of expertise that matter most for this role are:
- Tertiary qualifications associated with Procurement; Business, Commerce or Law is preferred.
- 10+ years' experience post qualification in procurement or equivalent commercial roles.
- Able to present and interact at senior management and Board level.
- Effective project management skills.
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
- Strong understanding of risk management.
- Ability to interact and challenge at all levels in the organisation.
Highly Desirable:
- An understanding of Victorian Government.
- MCIPS Procurement qualification.
- Energy industry experience.
Our empowered workforce
A career with us means you'll be joining a new and vibrant ‘for purpose' government-owned renewable energy company that:
- Empowers you to influence how we accelerate Victoria's renewable energy transition and decarbonise our economy.
- Inspires you through meaningful, challenging work in an environment that encourages leadership and an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Supports your growth through career advancement and professional development opportunities.
- Provides hybrid work arrangements, with around 3 days working in Melbourne or Morwell, with flexible work options to meet individual circumstances, providing greater choice and autonomy.
About us
We have an exciting and ambitious road ahead with a focus on:
- Investing in renewable energy and storage projects that accelerate the transition and deliver commercial returns.
- Supporting households to go all electric to reduce their emissions and energy bills.
- Building the renewable energy workforce our energy transition requires.
We're partnering with industry to transform the energy sector, opening the state up for further innovation and investments in renewables. This includes an initial $1 billion towards delivering 4.5 gigawatts of power through renewable energy and storage projects – the equivalent replacement capacity of coal-fired power station Loy Yang A, which is set to close in 2035.
We will also play an important role in helping Victorian households to reduce their energy bills and emissions by offering simple and effective solutions to help them switch to electric.
The energy transformation will create thousands of jobs. The SEC will play a role in attracting and training our future renewable energy workforce, including through the SEC Centre of Training Excellence.
How to Apply
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are also deeply committed to building an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and people with disability, people from the LGBTIQ community, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. We strive to create a respectful and collaborative workplace culture that allows all employees to thrive.
Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job, but we recognise that there's no such thing as a ‘perfect' candidate. At the SEC we offer more than a job. We provide a platform for growth, encouraging you to bring your whole self to your role. Whatever your background, please apply if this is a role that excites you.
For further information and to explore this opportunity further please contact ***********@delwp.vic.gov.au
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and/ or a cover letter (optional) addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role.
Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 28 March 2024.
The SEC aims to provide all candidates with a response to their application in a timely manner. Should you wish to receive feedback on your application please reach out to the contact listed below.
Other things to know
- Applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit to be eligible to apply.
- To receive this information in an accessible format (such as large print or audio) or if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to ***********@delwp.vic.gov.au
- The SEC affirms that the collection and handling of applications and personal information will be consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014
