Sourcing Specialist

Join GWW in our newly created permanent Sourcing Specialist position within our procurement team

AT5: $117,962 per annum + super
- Flex working; 3x WFH, 2x Footscray (or Sunbury) - flex start and finish times, 4 days/week option
- Opportunity to further develop your sourcing expertise - access to tailored career paths and personalised professional development
- Monthly work life balance day off (if full-time)

**About Greater Western Water**

We’re waterand more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

**Benefits**
- Opportunity to grow your career and expertise in sourcing - development opportunities and personalised career paths available
- You will join an experienced team, who will be available to mentor and grow your career with GWW in the long-term
- Flexible start and finish times
- Footscray office 5 minutes from Footscray train station
- Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
- Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
- Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
- Wellbeing, prayer and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office
- Recognition programs
- Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers

**The opportunity**

Great opportunity to grow your procurement sourcing expertise, providing advice, coaching, support and oversight of end-to-end sourcing

across GWW’s key spend categories - construction, goods and services. You will be a key contributor in ensuring business needs are met and that GWW meets it regulatory compliance obligations and maintains financial viability.

Typically, you will be involved in the complex sourcing activities based on value, stakeholder engagement and the type of goods and services whilst providing advice for lower value activities and/or building a self-service experience.

**Responsibilities**
- You will manage complex sourcing events ensuring we are compliant with the GWW Procurement Policy, VGPB guidelines and Ministerial Directions.
- Lead the end-to-end procurement process, from the sourcing plan through to contract execution.
- Provide procurement advice for lower value activities to business users and improve the self-service experience.
- Minimise risks, through ensuring process compliance is maintained by all stakeholders.

**Skills & Experience**
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing and procurement practices.
- Advanced sourcing knowledge to optimise business performance and mitigate risks.
- Confidence in presenting your findings and recommendations to the internal audience.
- Ability to think resourcefully to maximise value.
- Analytical expertise with robust critical reasoning.
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
- Thrive in a collaborative team environment, across multiple stakeholder groups.
- Understanding and/or experience in Victorian Government Procurement is highly desirable.

**See yourself thrive**

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

**Application Process**: To apply, you will need a resume outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the role.