AddressClough, as part of a joint venture, is delivering the Project Ceres urea plant, a landmark project for Western Australia. The plant will be the largest in Australia and one of the largest in the world, installing the most sustainable production processes. The project is expected to generate 2,000 jobs during the construction phase, whilst delivering sustained benefits to the local community through career, training and business opportunities..
Clough currently has an opportunity for an experienced Vendor Management Specialist to join team on Project Ceres. Within this role you will be Responsible for the Vendor Registration, Qualification, Performance and Development activities across the project.
Who we are
Clough is a pioneering project delivery company that harnesses innovative engineering and construction solutions to improve peoples' lives today and tomorrow.
Clough delivers high performing assets for the energy, resources and infrastructure industries, underpinned by a dedication to innovation, sustainability and getting the job done safely and efficiently.
With a workforce of over 3,000 people across Australia and Asia Pacific, Clough's people are committed to delivering exceptional projects for its industries and communities, as a partner for a sustainable future.
Together with our parent company, Webuild, we are delivering some of Australia's largest projects.
Who you are
Courageous. Motivated. Curious. Passionate. Creative. These are just a few words that describe you.
Your focus will include:
- Actively create and drive new opportunities and activities for the engagement of internal and external stakeholders.
- To influence, negotiate and identify potential risks and value add opportunities.
- Organising and coordinating Vendor meetings and preparation meetings.
- Monitoring Vendor service level performance, establishing and maintaining Vendor Matrix.
- Produce management reports (highlighting key Supplier performance, including coordinating Vendor scorecards).
- Establish Strategic and corporate level vendor relationship and engagement plan
- Proactively develop Category and location-based Vendor Lists for Project & Clough corporate, bids/projects
- Monitor milestone progress and contractor performance.
- Liaising regularly with key stakeholders.
- Refining and Improving Corporate and Project Specific Vendor Management process and with detailed work-instructions, training material and templates
- Review of Contract management and related practices.
- Participate/Conduct Supplier audits on-site & off-site including Supplier Performance Management
- Lead/Participate Clough's Strategic initiatives of Reconciliation Action Plan -RAP; Australian Industry Participation- AIP and Local Industry Development Participation : LIDP
What you will bring to the team:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role in a project/company of the similar size and complexity
- Recognised tertiary qualifications in supply chain, management and/or engineering fields
- Internal/Lead Auditor's Quality & /or environment Management Systems
- Significant procurement/Category Management experience across Indirect Categories within a large organization
- Risk based approach to Vendor management and development activities.
- Demonstrated experience in developing effective category and procurement strategies,
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across different levels
- Excellent risk analysis skills
- Agile and Structured approach to process development and improvement
Our benefits
We have created an environment that brings out the best in our people. Clough's people enjoy industry leading benefits such as:
- Project site allowance.
- Exposure to a range of projects and industries across our operations.
- Mental health and wellbeing programs.
- Employee assistance program for employees and their families.
- Special offers on health insurance, salary packaging, banking, travel, groceries and more.
- A supportive team culture and environment.
We're building a diverse workforce
At Clough, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live. To us, workplace diversity means creating an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embraces their differences, and provides opportunities for all to achieve their full potential.
We are a certified Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by WGEA, a partner with Pride in Diversity, a recognised employer of choice by WORK180, a signatory of the Veterans' Employment Commitment and an active member of CEOs for Gender Equity and Champions for Change Coalition. We strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are delivering some of Australia's most exciting and pioneering projects across the energy, resources and infrastructure industries. Apply now to join us!
Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed for shortlisting. Should your application be shortlisted we will contact you.
