Procurement Lead

Energy Australia external • Full-time • Victoria, VIC, AU • 1m ago

About Us

Globally, energy markets are in transition to a net zero future and the entities within these markets are transforming their underlying business models to ensure that they stay relevant, sustainable and profitable. As one of Australia’s largest energy providers, we are proud of our purpose to lead and accelerate the clean energy transformation for all.

About the role 

We are seeking 3 Senior Procurement Lead’s for a 12-month contract to lead proactive and strategic procurement activities across multiple business units. You will be working closely with assigned business unit leaders, internal stakeholders and third party vendors to manage procurement requirements and deliver on our business objectives. 

This includes but is not limited to

Taking ownership of developing strategic sourcing strategies in conjunction with business Partners to deliver sustainable value at an organisational level.
Executing strategic sourcing initiatives that are aligned to business & procurement plans
Ensuring supplier risk and relationship management is in place for all strategic supplied within assigned business unit/s
Effective use of finance and procurement systems to deliver spend and contract visibility to ensure we have the data to generate accurate commercial insights that helps drive planning and opportunity realisation.
Ensuring operational compliance to group procurement policy and processes and ensuring good governance through understanding and applying legal, OHS, ethical, sustainable and commercial requirements

About you

Proven significant experience in strategic sourcing and business partnering
A background in the energy, construction, oil and gas, Manufacturing, Technology or corporate services
A natural collaborator with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to influence a broad range of stakeholders
Be able to hit the ground running and pick-up activity quickly
Proven experience with systems/tools such as SAP Ariba and S4Hanna would be highly desirable

If you share our passion for a clean energy future for all and want to join us #Doing. Not just dreaming, then click the 'Apply’ button. For further information, please contact Michael McGookin at Michael.mcgookin@energyaustralia.com.au.

Why Us?

We’re committed to providing an inclusive culture so our people can bring their whole selves to work and have a sense of belonging. From our PRISM network that creates a positive culture for LGBTI employees to our Reconciliation Action Plan that has commitments to strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations, it’s a workplace where everyone’s welcome.

We offer;

Discounts on your energy bills for you, your friends and family
Recharge and relax with two extra days of leave each year. We call them recharge days.
Choose your own public holidays. Take them as they fall or on a day that is more convenient or culturally significant to you!
We offer 20 weeks paid parental leave that’s completely gender-equal.

Balance Life and Work through our Energise program giving the freedom to choose when, where and how you work.