Strategic Procurement Specialist
Strategic Procurement Specialist
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About the role
We have a 12-month fixed term contract opportunity for aSpecialist Category Managementto provide specialist Category Management advice and services for high value complex and strategic procurement categories. This role is based in Leederville and will report to the Team Leader Category Management.
Who are we
When you join Water Corporation you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.
If youre driven to make a meaningful contribution youve come to the right place.
Real benefits that matter
- Real flexibility with options to work from home 9-day fortnight flexible work hours
- Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
- Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme which offers up to 15.5%. This includes an 11.5% standard employer contribution plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution.
- Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
What you can expect with this role
In this role youll provide specialist Category Management advice and services across high-value complex and strategic procurement categories to ensure we are maximising commercial risk and safety outcomes from third-party supply arrangements. Leveraging market intelligence and economic insights youll develop sourcing strategies lead negotiations manage complex RFx processes and oversee supplier performance. Youll also drive procurement planning contract implementation and continuous improvement initiatives while embedding ESG and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander engagement opportunities into procurement practices.
Your skills and experience
As an experienced procurement professional you will be degree-qualified in a business-related discipline and bring substantial experience in sourcing and category management. You have a successful track record of performing supply market research preparing commercial strategies taking complex requirements to market and participating in high value negotiations.
Your ability to manage supplier performance and post-award contracts will be key in supporting large-scale high-value arrangements. With experience in multi-disciplinary geographically dispersed organisations youre confident working across diverse teams to deliver practical impactful outcomes for our community.
Ready to thrive as you shape WAs water future Apply today
If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Applications close Thursday 10 July 2025.
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.
We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disability women youth LGBTQIA folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process can contact a Recruitment Officer at or.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement please visit our website
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
