Procurement and Contract Management Specialist

4 weeks ago


Chatswood, Australia Ventia Full time

Confluence Water, a joint venture between Ventia, Downer, and Jacobs, is one of three consortia delivering services under Sydney Water's Partnering for Success program. We deliver design, construction, maintenance, and facilities management services in Sydney Water's North region, spanning from Sydney Harbour to the Hawkesbury River and including the Hills Shire.

We are seeking an experienced Procurement and Contract Management Specialist to join our team in a permanent, site-based position at North Head, Manly. This key role will be responsible for managing projects across one of Sydney Water's largest assets. Our team must grow and maintain these assets to meet the needs of the communities and their water services in the North Region. Reporting to the Commercial and Procurement Manager, this key role is accountable for ensuring that all procurement packages are prepared and delivered in accordance with Confluence Water and Sydney Water's Shared Purchasing tendering policy and subcontract management.

About the Role

  • Deliver exceptional customer service to Sydney Water, internal Project Managers, subcontractors/suppliers, and ensure the Shared Purchasing Function thrives.
  • Effectively plan, programme, and manage the preparation of subcontractors and procurement contracts for the Northwest Growth Area Portfolio of work.
  • Negotiate with industry to provide economies of scale when negotiating contracts.
  • Determine the appropriate contract type to use for all engagements.
  • Proactively bring new Contractors to Sydney Water for inclusion in the Shared Purchasing Framework.
  • Support management in the decision-making process and the implementation of decisions.
  • Have a clear understanding of the subcontractor or procurement scope and communicate this to clients and stakeholders.
  • Mentor and coach direct reports.

About You

  • You should have system savvy skills, with SAP experience being highly desirable.
  • Previous experience in a procurement role within a large organisation is essential.
  • You should have experience using a tender and contract management system, with Ariba experience being essential.
  • Display a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, as this is essential for the role.
  • You should demonstrate confidence and flexibility to work under pressure and ability to work as a team member independently.
  • You should have strong communication skills and methods to communicate information and ideas effectively and appropriately.
  • You should demonstrate excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, able to analyse and select an appropriate solution from a range of competing results.
  • You should be able to manage and mentor direct reports to ensure all deadlines are met.
  • NEC4 Contract experience would be desirable.
  • You should have highly developed Microsoft office skills.

What We Offer

  • A suite of benefits including health and wellness initiatives.
  • Personalised career growth working with an industry leader.
  • Competitive remuneration with on-going training and support.
  • Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company.
  • Opportunity to work within a secure long-term leading JV project.
  • A safety-focused culture working within an essential service industry.

As an employer who acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures, we encourage applications from women and men of all ages and backgrounds.



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