Procurement Specialist

The **Procurement Specialist **role presents an exciting opportunity to actively participate in the development and implementation of ATCO’s renewable energy projects, and the spectrum of procurement packages include land access, design and engineering, materials, specialist electrical equipment, construction, and more. Success in this role hinges on your ability to be agile, thrive in a non-structured environment, and demonstrate your skills to influence and bring closure to various tasks and projects.

**Location**: Sydney

**Employment Type**: Full-time, permanent

**About Us**:
At ATCO, we are on a mission to transform the global energy landscape and lead the way towards a sustainable future. As a critical player in the dynamic energy market, we offer an exciting and inclusive work environment that champions innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. If you want to make a real impact and contribute to shaping the world's energy future, we invite you to join us and be part of something extraordinary

**What you’ll do**:
Reporting to the General Manager Corporate Services, you have a key role to utilise your unmatched commercial acumen driving cost-effective solutions and supplier excellence.
- Champion and manage procurement activities, including developing sourcing strategies, conducting tender processes, and negotiating and executing contracts.
- Develop market intelligence, staying updated on supply chain vulnerabilities, and building a preferred supplier network for current and future requirements.
- Optimise value, provide advice and guidance on sourcing-related issues, including contracting strategies, negotiation tactics, and supplier management.
- Build and cultivate relationships at all internal and external levels, encouraging effective communication, collaboration and showcasing skill in influencing and resolving disputes.
- Proactively engaging with suppliers to understand their capabilities, assess performance, and find opportunities for improvement.
- Lead contract management activities, including conducting review meetings, monitoring supplier performance, and managing spending effectively.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement contingency plans to address potential disruptions in the supply chain.

**Skills & Experience**
- A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, procurement, or a related field, is beneficial but not crucial.
- Proven experience and sound knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, best practices, and methodologies.
- Understanding the utilities or energy infrastructure industries is beneficial, including knowledge of supply chain dynamics, market trends, regulatory requirements, and awareness of potential risks and vulnerabilities in the supply chain.
- Demonstrated expertise in leading supplier relationships, including assessing supplier capabilities, conducting performance evaluations, and encouraging long-term partnerships.
- Proficiency in contract management practices, including reviewing contracts, monitoring compliance, and managing contract modifications.
- Knowledge of supplier qualification processes, supplier development strategies, and vendor management techniques is important.
- Comprehend legal and commercial terms and the ability to negotiate favourable terms and conditions is valuable.

**Why You’ll Love working with us**:

- Innovative Culture: Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and embraces modern HR practices.
- Growth Opportunities: We're committed to your professional development and offer avenues for career advancement.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible work environment that promotes work-life harmony.
- Inclusive Team: Collaborate with a diverse, inclusive team that celebrates difference.
- Employee Benefits: Including salary packaging, Employee Assistance Programs, paid parental leave and purchase additional leave.

**Our Focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion**

Diversity is more than a commitment at ATCO - it is the foundation of what we do. We are focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and the myriad of other characteristics that make us all different.