Sourcing and Contracts Manager

• Shape your career, reshape WA's energy future
• More than 35 employee benefits including a recognition and rewards' program
• Join an organisation that encourages diversity and inclusiveness

Shape WA's energy future and enjoy a career you can be proud of

It's an exciting time to work in the energy industry, with extensive opportunities for long-term personal and professional growth.

As we deliver energy solutions across the largest geographical area of any Australian power provider, we listen to and work with our communities, our customers and our team. We're responding to the challenges presented by a changing climate and leading the transition to a low carbon, renewable energy future.

We're privileged to work with, live alongside and respect the culture of First Nations peoples who first understood the energy of this land.

Sourcing & Contracts Manager
Joining our team means you'll be part of something that really matters. As our Sourcing & Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for managing the SCG (Sourcing and Categories Group) which lead the efficient and effective delivery of Sourcing and category management activities and processes within a centre-led model in line with organisational and procurement requirements that provides compliance and governance, delivers value, and manages key risks for Horizon Power.

Your role will include:

• Responsible for strategic works, high risk or procurement activities that exceed $1M or high risk or sensitive in nature or part of a program/project (if relevant) in total contract value.
• Provide advisory services to support all other engagements and responsible for all queries and service request for the Divisions. This includes supporting procurement and contract management activities including source to contract activities (i.e. business case development, procurement documentation and development) and contract management activities (annual reviews, contract management documentations, claims and disputes).
• Stakeholders' engagement to understand their business plan, related procurement and contract management activities and responsible for engaging regularly with stakeholders to establish collaborative working relationships that are focused on identifying continuous improvement opportunities.
• Responsible for supporting business-wide training, coaching, and mentoring of the business (including but not limited to category management, sourcing, contract management and supplier relationship management) processes, systems, frameworks, best-practice.
• Develop and support a high performing team, encouraging development and improving effectiveness, with a focus on coaching and training.

You will have:

• A degree and or professional qualification in law, finance, management, economics, commerce or an equivalent discipline is essential.
• WA Driver's License Class "C" or "C-A" is essential.
• Procurement knowledge particularly from a Sourcing, Category Management, Supplier Relationship Management and Contract Management perspective
• Effective written and oral communication
• Highly motivated and proactive individual, comfortable working autonomously in a complex environment.
• High level proficiencies with MS Office systems (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI) and Procurement Systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ellipse)
• Contract law knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations.

Our employees enjoy real rewards and recognition including:

• Working on impressive renewable energy projects across WA
• Supporting the regions, in the regions
• Helping to create a connected and thriving WA
• Working in small teams who are part of something bigger for WA
• An extensive rewards and recognition program
• Access to our award-winning health and wellbeing program
• Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Four weeks of annual leave with the addition of 3 days private leave
• Paid volunteering days to help your community
• Flexible working arrangements

Our workplace culture is created through every interaction, every experience and everything we do.
Across our organisation, we recognise and reward people and offer work that works with you. We're committed to equality and celebrate the diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all characteristics that make our Horizon Power team so special. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Are you ready for something that's bigger than a job?

If you're excited about the opportunity to join our Horizon Power team and make a real difference in the energy future of WA, we want to hear from you.

Click 'Apply' below to get started with your application.

Applications close on 19th of April 2024.

Please note: In some cases, we need to close the advertising earlier than the closing date - so don't miss your chance!