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Form of workAre you a strategic thinking Procurement professional looking to work within the Utilities sector? Then come join our Goods and Services team!
About us:
At Unitywater, we operate in a diverse and inclusive environment where no two days are the same. We provide essential water supply and reliable utilities services to the Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa regions that account for 16% of Queensland’s population. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud to service our communities with smart and environmentally sustainable practices.
About the role:
As a valuable addition to the Unitywater Procurement team, you will responsible for the management, design and delivery of the goods portfolio including category strategies, contracts, and/or sourcing activities. Your aim will be to ensure Unitywater has effective and efficient supply relationships which promote value for money in the goods Unitywater requires to deliver for its customers.
About you:
To contribute to Unitywater’s values of Reliability, Safety, Honesty& Integrity, Efficiency, One Team, Innovation, you will demonstrate the following skills and qualities for the role:
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the development, assessment and successful delivery of relevant procurement Categories and/or Sourcing Events, and/or Project Procurement, preferably within a utility or similar within Australia.
- Experience in sourcing direct form Original Equipment Manufacturers into Australia.
- Experience in “Should Cost” modelling or similar cost establishment techniques.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, commercial skills, and business acumen with proven capability in contract negotiations and the ability to understand and accurately interpret contracts.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and dispute resolution skills with a sound ability to identify and effectively articulate problems and issues and the capability to think laterally to provide innovative solutions.
- Strong stakeholder relationship managements skills, including demonstrated attributes such as collaboration and influencing.
Why is a career at Unitywater a pretty good choice?
Unitywater is one of the largest employers in the region, offering continuous investment in training, diverse career paths, health and wellness benefits, flexible work arrangements and a rewarding environment. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment that supports individuals to reach their full potential.
Proudly Unitywater:
We know that we are smarter, better, together. That’s why we are committed to working in a team that values the unique contributions of all our people. At Unitywater we support candidates with all abilities and diverse backgrounds to apply.
It’s a pretty good place to work when you can support the community, focus on sustainability and develop and learn interesting and innovative things.
How to apply:
Please apply online following the links, and make sure to upload your up to date CV.
If you’re successful we will need you to undergo a few checks…. We know they might not be the fun part, but you will need to right to work in Australia and complete relevant pre-employment checks, including verification of criminal history, drivers licence and driving history, alcohol and other drug screening.
Applications close: Tuesday 26th March 2024
At Unitywater we are proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we care about our candidates and commit to respond to every applicant
For further information or to request the position description for this role, please contact the Careers team at careers@unitywater.com
