Specialist - Sourcing

Overview

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At Origin, being useful is how we approach work every day. We're a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. If you're driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we'd love to have you on the journey.

About the role

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for ensuring the procurement of goods and services for Origin strategically aligns with supply market capabilities to deliver optimal cost, quality, and commercial outcomes. This role develops and executes sourcing strategies that meet business needs while minimising commercial risk and ensuring compliance with Origin's procurement policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and deliver rigorous procurement processes, ensuring compliance with Origin directives and procedures, including strategic sourcing and market intelligence.
  
• Proactively lead the delivery of sourcing activities in line with category plans and business requirements, maintaining accurate information in management systems.
  
• Build strong relationships with key business stakeholders and suppliers to inform contracting strategies and understand market insights.
  
• Lead and define requirements for supplier negotiations, extracting maximum value and minimising commercial risk through well-drafted contractual agreements.
  
• Ensure visibility of procurement requirements for coordinated delivery, leveraging opportunities and eliminating duplicated effort across Asset Services.
  
• Support Contract Owners with post-award escalations, disputes, and complex contract variations.
  
• Focus on planning to improve performance, identify and quantify value levers, and deliver on annual value targets through ethical procurement practices.
  
• Actively promote and ensure compliance with all HSE policies and procedures, driving optimal HSE performance in supplier selection and management.
  

What will you bring?

You will role model Origin's values, be self-driven, with the ability to be proactive and take initiative. A team player with the ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of people across levels, building positive, productive working relationships.

• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, ideally within corporate, technology, or operational/asset services categories in complex or regulated industries (energy, utilities, resources, or manufacturing preferred).
  
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, cost drivers, and supplier economics to drive value-focused sourcing strategies and sound commercial decisions.
  
• Expertise in designing and executing strategic sourcing, coupled with strong analytical skills to assess complex data, market trends, and risk.
  
• Exceptional ability to engage stakeholders, build trusted relationships with internal teams and external suppliers, and manage supplier performance effectively.
  
• Proven ability to identify issues, assess risks, and develop practical solutions in dynamic environments.
  
• Familiarity with contract structures and terms, with the ability to identify commercial risks, alongside strong project management skills to deliver multiple sourcing events.
  
• Meticulous attention to detail in documentation, contract terms, and compliance with procurement processes.
  
• An undergraduate degree in Commerce, Economics, Accounting, Law, Engineering, Business, or a similar relevant discipline is mandatory.
  

So, why join us?

• Discounted Origin product benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers.
  
• Flexible working environment
  
• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance-based reviews
  
• Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract.
  
• Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members.
  
• A great high-energy team that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work.
  

Origin – Where good change happens

Origin is committed to fostering a diverse, gender-equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills and would be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you.

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.

Job details

• Function: Procurement
  
• Seniority level: Not Applicable
  
• Employment type: Full-time
  
• Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
  
• Industries: Mining and Oil and Gas
  

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