Procurement Coordinator
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Job Location:
Parramatta - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About us
We have a proud heritage and a progressive future providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.
- Exciting opportunity to work collaboratively and independently within Category Management
- EA Level 8A ($105346.70 base salary plus superannuation)
- 38-hour work week
- Full time permanent opportunity
The Category Management team is structured into three distinct procurement portfolios. The Customer and Corporate Services (CCS) portfolio partners with the People & Governance Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Customer Experience and Finance and Commercial business units. The Water and Environment Services (WES) business unit is supported through its own dedicated procurement portfolio reflecting the specialised nature of its operational and regulatory needs which includes Water Treatment Plants Wastewater Treatment Plant Networks and Shared Purchasing with our maintenance partners. Similarly the Digital business unit has a dedicated procurement portfolio to align with its specialised technology software hardware cloud services and critical digital infrastructure requirements. Together these three portfolios form the full Category Management team and ensure tailored procurement support across the organisation.
We are seeking three Procurement Coordinators to support our Category Management teams in Digital WES (Water and Environment Services) and CCS (Customer and Corporate Services) each performing the same core responsibilities while partnering closely with their respective branch.
We encourage applicants to note in their cover letter if they prefer any of the three streams: Digital WES or CCS.
As a Contract and Procurement Coordinator you play a key role in supporting the Digital WES and CCS Teams by managing procurement activities contract administration project coordination and routine financial processes. You work closely with procurement managers team leaders and the business unit manager to identify the most effective and compliant methods for acquiring technical goods and services.
In this role you will:
- Support the category management team in setting up sourcing projects contract workspaces purchase Requisitions and purchase order creation and analytical support.
- Engage stakeholders across multiple teams including to determine the appropriate processes and accountabilities between teams.
- Capture validate and manage procurement sourcing and contract data in Ariba SAP or other systems to support tracking of benefits project status and overall procurement pipeline register.
- Develop and maintain contract schedules including scoping tendering renewal and expiry and closure.
- Perform contract administration and procuretopay tasks including establishing contract records maintaining schedules managing renewals and supporting contract closure activities
- Assist with drafting finalise and seek approval on Contract Management Plans including meeting cadence and detail. Resolve low risk and value contractor issues seeking assistance as required.
- Support supplier performance and relationship management by collecting validating and analysing supplier performance data and preparing reports to inform effective supplier engagement.
- Work with stakeholders to assist with dealing with contractual issues and variations as they are raised and consult with the business Legal insurance and compliance to prepare the necessary documentation.
About you
- Tertiary qualifications in procurement contract enablement purchasing project accounting or project management.
- 1 years experience working in contract administration in a large complex organisation preferably in a similar organisation or industry sector.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to convene complex commercial matters through reports and presentations.
- Strong teamwork capability with appreciation of intricacies of matrix organisations.
- Proficiency in SAP Ariba and associated procurement systems or the ability to quickly learn new systems.
- Demonstrated experience in supporting business to procure and purchase materials and services for complex projects.
We encourage you to express your interest by Monday 16th March 2026.
Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.
Dive into Our Great Benefits:
Competitive Remuneration:Well ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
24/7 Wellbeing Support:Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
Discounted Private Health Insurance:Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
Fitness Passport:Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
Novated Leasing:Get in the drivers seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.
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At Sydney Water we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers quality of life and safeguarding Sydneys future. We see the world is changing so we are changing too.
Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we diverse skills mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds including First Nations people LGBTQIA people people with disability people with caring responsibilities people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and veterans.
As part of the application process Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community. We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHiresTermsand Sydney WatersPrivacy Collection Statement Job Application. Please see the position description for the roles full accountabilities.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Sydney Water's role goes far beyond supplying water, wastewater, recycled water and stormwater services. From the health of the city and its people, to managing the environment and the health of our waterways we're helping to create a better life for Greater Sydney.
