Procurement and Commercial Strategy Expert

4 days ago


Ipswich, Australia Seqwater Full time

About Seqwater

At Seqwater, we're driving innovation and transformation to secure the future of water across South East Queensland.

With a diverse asset base spanning from the New South Wales border to Gympie, our operations require strategic commercial decisions to meet the growing needs of our region.

We're embracing new technologies and sustainable practices to enhance the quality of service we provide. Our team of dedicated professionals is united by a shared passion for creating lasting outcomes for the communities we serve.

We're seeking an exceptional Senior Procurement & Commercial Analyst to join our team. This role combines expertise in procurement data analytics, process optimisation, and environmental scanning to inform business-wide commercial decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leverage procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities, supplier performance trends, and develop risk mitigation strategies that drive strategic business-wide decisions and deliver commercial value.
  • Design and deliver advanced analytical reports and dynamic dashboards to provide actionable insights that guide procurement strategies and decision-making at the executive level.
  • Lead process optimisation initiatives by analysing procurement workflows to enhance efficiency, governance, and value creation across the procurement function.
  • Collaborate with procurement and broader teams to translate complex data into clear, actionable strategies that align with overall business goals and drive Commercial Service excellence and governance through the business.
  • Conduct environmental scanning and interpret market dynamics and supplier performance data to inform procurement strategies that enhance agility, competitive advantage, and supplier relationship management.
  • Drive digital procurement tool implementation and optimisation, ensuring seamless integration of data systems that enhance decision-making capabilities and process automation.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

Essentials

  • Significant demonstrated experience in procurement data analysis, spend analysis, and process optimisation, with a focus on driving commercial outcomes and operational efficiency.
  • Strong expertise in procurement tools, digital platforms, and data analytics software (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Power BI, Tableau) to generate actionable insights and reports.
  • Experience leading procurement process improvement initiatives, including system implementations and automation efforts to drive efficiency and compliance.
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with procurement, commercial, and finance teams to align data-driven insights with broader business strategies, with the ability to negotiate, persuade and influence outcomes.
  • Proven experience in procurement data analysis, spend analysis, and process improvement.
  • Experience with digital procurement initiatives and tool optimization.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay and job security while prioritising the health and wellbeing of our employees through initiatives such as immunisation programs and skin checks. Our flexible hybrid working options help you balance your career with your personal life. You'll benefit from discounted memberships, ongoing professional development opportunities, and generous leave options, including the ability to purchase additional leave.

Estimated Salary: $126,646

This position has a salary range of $118,579 - $129,013 (dependent on experience) plus 12.75% superannuation and will be offered as a 2 year FTC. Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other medical/character requirements.



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