Category Manager Transmission Lines Materials

5 months ago


Brisbane, Australia Powerlink Full time

**At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you**:
We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.

We’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.

**Life at Powerlink**:
As the **Category Manager for Transmission Lines Materials,** you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.
- Onsite cafeteria & access to onsite gym facility
- Hybrid, family-friendly and flexible working arrangements including substitution of public holidays.
- 12.75% superannuation and salary packaging of novated lease vehicles

**Find a career that matters and lasts**:

- Utilise your technical knowledge to provide leadership, guidance and expert advice to internal stakeholders and a team of category specialists
- Develop and oversee a portfolio of transmission lines categories, implementing plans and strategies to improve efficiency and meet the business’ upcoming pipeline of projects
- Build and maintain business relationships with vendors, utilising the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Framework to ensure the highest level of delivery & best financial outcomes
- Develop or review technical specifications for transmission line materials.
- Responsible for supplier Factory Audits, Design Reviews, Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, and other vendor approvals.
- Provide technical support and guidance to your teamin developing and implementing technical innovation and standardisation of transmission line materials, support for major technical investigations, root-cause analysis and development of category strategies
- Analyse, develop recommendations, plan and implement solutions for supply chain resilience opportunities
- Maintain current knowledge of market trends for transmission line equipment in terms of technological development, global supply markets, industry advancements, and best practices.
- Have the opportunity** to represent Powerlink at CIGRE and other relevant industry bodies**

**The community you will join**:
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 expertise**:
Experience with the following equipment will be highly regarded:

- Transmission Towers and Poles
- Transmission line conductors of all types
- OPGW and earthwire (including termination requirements for OPGW)
- Line insulators of all types including glass, porcelain and polymer
- Protective devices which may be fitted to transmission lines to manage over-voltage

**Be the start of every possibility**:
There’s lots to love about a career with Powerlink. But our people say there’s three things that really stand out:

- **
A career that matters and lasts**: You’ll shape a progressive career connecting more than five million Queenslanders to a world-class, clean energy future.
- ** Unique work and the chance to grow**: You’ll help find smart solutions to interesting problems as you develop your skills and impact every day.
- ** People who love to support and share**: You’ll build relationships with experienced, down-to-earth people who you’ll be proud to work with.

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