Procurement systems lead

• Influence the way we do business

• Acting position until March 2025 - $131,740 + 11% Super

• Job share opportunity – 3 days per week

We’re recognised worldwide for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We’re driven to make our state a great place to live, and we have career opportunities to help make it happen.

A career at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits.

You’ll be based in Leederville. It’s a lively suburb, 5 minutes from Perth’s CBD. There’s plenty of places to eat and hang out, and you’re only 5-minutes away from the nearest train station - An easy commute when you’re heading into the If you share our commitment to WA then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.

About the role:

We have a part time contract opportunity for a leading expert and functional specialist as a Procurement Lead in the Procurement Systems team, until March 2025, 3 days per week. You will lead and influence teams and stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities.

Taking these opportunities through and analysis, justification, implementation, and effectively communicate to the wider corporation, as we build the technology capabilities in all aspects of Supply chain management. Additionally, the role manages all master data regarding vendors and the business requirements for automation proposals and changes to Procurement systems and processes.

What the role will involve:

• Plan, manage and coordinate the development and delivery of an agreed suite of improvement projects to support WC efficiency targets.

• Lead the end-to-end development of RPA documentation including process mapping, communications, testing, change management strategies and training in order to improve the integrity of key processes and sustain digital transformation.

• Analyse and define complex business process and stakeholder needs and translate into application requirements and designs.

• Prepare written analysis, including recommendations and conclusions, of complex application’s performance, change and improvement.

• Provide functional expertise and coordination to assist technical team leaders to manage relevant software updates and upgrades.

• Develop and maintain documentation associated with requirements, issues, change, release, development & learning associated with applications.

• Perform internal project management tasks and assist external project teams as required to support business process improvements.

• Build employee capability through mentoring, coaching, performance feedback and provision of development

Key skills and experience:

• Considerable experience in procurement and contract management

• Proven experience in the operations or management of procurement and logistics functions for the broad range of goods and services

• Knowledge of Robotic Process Automation applications such as Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, Ui Path.

• Knowledge of Vendor management and data management protocols

• Knowledge of SAP/SRM/ECC

• Knowledge of ERP systems, processes and methodologies including MRP

• Sound knowledge of relevant Procurement regulatory requirements and codes of practice.

• Considerable experience in applying agile principles and methodologies including Scrum, Lean and Kanban development.

Real benefits that matter.

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Generous co-contribution superannuation up to 13%
• Purchase additional leave of up to 4 weeks

Applications close 1st April 2024

Please note:

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at ***********@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website