AddressDo you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?
There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Sourcing Specialist at our Perth CBD Office on a permanent full-time or part-time basis.
About this role
As the Sourcing Specialist you will be responsible for increasing value by improving safety, service, quality and compliance outcomes whilst reducing risk and costs across Western Power portfolio of contracts. This includes the creation and handover at award of contracts [SUPP 4.3 Manage sourcing and contract support]
This also includes executing the sourcing strategy and the formation and execution of commercially suitable commercial agreements to maximise the value derived from the contracts.
This is achieved by providing sustainable solutions that meet Western Power’s business objectives.
About you
We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:
- Demonstrated sound knowledge and experience in developing and executing sourcing strategies to generate value, tender management and procurement
- Demonstrated strong understanding of risk and compliance management and its application with respect to procurement
- Demonstrated customer and results focus
- Demonstrated strong influencing, communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to review and assess financial & pricing models
- Demonstrated strong negotiation skills
- Demonstrated strong knowledge and experience in Contract Law, Construction Law, Australian Consumer Law and related legislation and regulations
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise work and critically assess own performance
- Demonstrated strong conceptual and analytical skills
- Degree qualified in Procurement, Contract, Business, Finance and/or related discipline and/or suitable demonstrated experience
Joining Western Power
Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.
We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:
- Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
- Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
- Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
- An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
- Access to five Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
- The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year
- Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership
Important information
Please note that final stages of our recruitment process require completed Background & Assessment Checks. This includes a current police clearance (issued within the last six months), checks on documentation and references which verify your identity and qualifications, and a medical assessment.
Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.
Applications close on 17 April 2024.
Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply’ button.
