Category Support Officer

1 week ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Powerlink Full time

Powerlink are undergoing significant transformation in the way we deliver services to Queenslanders. With exponential growth already underway, and a significant pipeline of infrastructure projects on the horizon, our Supply Chain Services teams have never been more crucial in equipping our people with the resources to deliver to our strategy.

Our Team:


Our Supply Chain Services provide pivotal support to our operations through the global sourcing and procurement of materials & services, positioning Powerlink as a world-class leader in the energy sector.

From our Primary and Secondary Systems through to our Transformers and Reactive Plants, this team links Powerlink to the latest, most sustainable technology, equipment and services that enable our success.


Your Role:


As a key support role within the Category team, you'll work alongside your Category Specialists and Senior Specialists to deliver on the strategic Category plans, providing purchasing support across Secondary Systems Infrastructure, Protection Equipment, Communications Equipment and Control Systems and Equipment.


You'll work largely in SAP and our SRM system to undertake and manage purchase order information, initiate and manage periodic pricing reviews, contract extensions, maintain supplier information, extract reporting and provide general procurement support to the team.


A key contact between our supplier and customer groups, you'll build strong working relationships with your stakeholders, providing accurate and timely advice on process, updates, compliance requirements, actively participating in discussions and negotiations where applicable.


Your Skills & Experience:

With strong reporting skills, you're highly competent in interpreting data to make the relevant recommendations needed for decision-making

You'll present with:

  • Substantial relevant experience across procurement and materials management with relevant industry experience, preferably in an electricity or other energy sector.
  • Diploma in Procurement or Supply Chain studies or similar qualifications in a related discipline
  • Sound knowledge and experience in SAP with a focus in the purchasing modules.
  • Sound knowledge of SAP Materials Management and Logistics modules.

Our Offering:


There's never been a more exciting time to join the team at Powerlink and get involved in the once-in-a-generation projects we're delivering across Queensland.

From the development of Renewable Energy Zones, the upgrade of our transmission backbone network, or even the connection of exciting renewable developments like the Copperstring project in North Queensland - we're helping to build a renewable super grid that will deliver a low carbon energy future for all Queenslanders.


We offer:

  • Hybrid, familyfriendly and flexible working arrangements including substitution of public holidays
  • 12.75% superannuation and salary packaging of novated lease vehicles
  • Volunteer leave and 14 weeks paid parental leave at full or half pay
  • Bright, open office layout with access to onsite credit union and cafeteria.
  • Free undercover parking and charging stations for electric vehicles
  • Health and wellbeing benefits, including corporate health plan with employee discounts, annual flu vaccinations, onsite gym facilities and access to Employee Assistance Program.
Applications close on **Sunday, 25th June 2023 at 11.59pm.

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