Procurement Specialist

About us

At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities, and our employees. We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly capable Procurement Specialist (Digital) to deliver best-in-class procurement services to ensure that the business gets the goods, services and facilities it needs, when it needs them and for the right total cost of ownership. The role exists to support the delivery of procurement services.

- Provide through collaboration, commercial support and assist the business with financial management as appropriate
- Contribute to create positive user experience for our stakeholders when conducting procurement processes
- Assist with the development, implementation and management of category strategies in line with the overall direction of the defined category plan, including the preparation of data analytics and insights from a range of sources.
- Ensure that all supply market engagement activity is of the highest quality, understand industry best practice including value levers, and is undertaken consistently with organisational values, compliance and probity requirements
- Demonstrate commitment to our Procurement plan, vision and objectives and understand your contribution to achieve.
- This role is part of Enterprise Agreement (EA) - Full time Permanent Position – 38hrs/week

About You

- Relevant degree qualification (e.g. Supply Chain, Finance, Business) or experience deemed equivalent
- Professional Procurement qualification such as CIPS (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.
- 3+ years’ experience working in procurement or commercial management function in a large complex organisation, preferably in a similar organisation or industry sector
- Strong understanding of procurement governance and risk management in complex environments.
- Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships across a diverse supplier base

Recruitment Process

- To apply, please submit your CV along with a covering letter indicating your preferred business group portfolio and explaining why you are interested in supporting that area.

Essential Requirements

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.

Dive into Our Great Benefits

Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.

Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being.

24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.

Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.

Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.

Closing Date: Wednesday 16 Sep 2025 11:59pm AEST.

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact Angela.Nguyen@sydneywater.com.au for any further information.

Please see Job Profile for the role’s full accountabilities.

At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too.

Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.

Note: As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community. We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.

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