Sourcing Consultant

Delivering good energy starts from within

It's an exciting time to join Origin. Creating a great place to work means together we're progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions. We're always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers - and for our people.

About the role

Reporting to the Sourcing Lead, the Sourcing Consultant is an influential role that sits within the Origin Procurement Team. The incumbent provides demonstrable knowledge, experience, and expertise within the Procurement & Supply Chain discipline as well as to stakeholders across all Origin business units to deliver Origin's Purpose, guided by Origin's Values.

Why the role matters

The Sourcing Consultant will use their advanced understanding of sourcing and contracting practices to influence internal and external stakeholders in executing value-adding procurement activities. Their advanced understanding of post-award contract management principles and the application thereof will form a key part of risk management and value creation strategies. In addition, this role will identify innovative approaches to find future potential suppliers who can contribute to achieving Origin's strategy. Your responsibilities will include;

• Contributing to the development and implementation of a strategic sourcing framework to support the business units and functions in value creation, implementation and sustainment.
• Executing the framework and associated processes to provide sourcing outcomes valued by the business.
• Supporting the uplift of sourcing strategy and service requests across all business units and functions to improve outcomes and value creation opportunities.
• Contributing to monthly value realisation metrics across sourcing activities completed as part of the Procurement Insight Dashboard.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to business units and functions to build effective and value-adding sourcing strategies and commercial propositions for their specific category(ies).
• Efficient and effective execution of sourcing activity to enable outcomes aligned with the business unit definition of value.
• Supporting and championing leading practice enablers to support value creation, implementation and sustainment.

About you

• Minimum 5-7 years' experience within a Procurement or Commercial team.
• Demonstrable commercial and business acumen, showing an appreciation for factors that will influence outcomes as well as an appreciation for potential risks and possible mitigants.
• Demonstrable experience negotiating large contracts and working across a broad portfolio of suppliers and services within Indirect categories.
• Outstanding supplier engagement skills.
• Excellent communication skills - written & verbal

Why join us?

• Contribute to Australia's low-carbon economy and shape the future of energy.

• Join a dynamic team with inclusive leadership, where your ideas are valued.

• Embrace work-life balance with a hybrid working model (2 days in the office).

• Enjoy a central CBD location with easy access to parking and public transport.

• Unlock discounted Origin benefits on Electrical, Gas, and Internet services.

• Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions.

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we're powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you.

To learn more about who we are, and what we do, visit our website: www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

You will be required to meet Origin's employment criteria which may include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.