Procurement Advisor

Full Time**Location**:
Brisbane**Job type**:
Procurement**Applications close**:
11 Oct 2024 E. Australia Standard Time

**Procurement Advisor - Major Projects**:
Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement excellence? Join Sunwater as our Procurement Advisor - Infrastructure in the Corporate Procurement team on a 24 month max term contract, working primarily on infrastructure-based projects. You will report to the Principal Procurement Advisor Infrastructure and you will partner with the Infrastructure, Development & Delivery (IDD) business unit in delivering fundamental infrastructure procurement activities including, but not limited to category and supplier management, procurement planning, sourcing, tendering, contract development, negotiation and award and procurement reporting. You will also:

- Perform all procurement activities in accordance with Sunwater’s procurement policies, procedures, probity, legal and compliance requirements;
- Undertake research, spend, and market analysis to secure value for money opportunities;
- Develop market engagement strategies, prepare RFx procurement documentation, facilitate contract and scope development, undertake evaluations, and prepare recommendation documentation to facilitate contract award; and
- Negotiate directly with key internal and external stakeholders during the procurement process to achieve the best value for money outcomes.

We are seeking a talented and proactive individual with demonstrated technical skills in end-to-end procurement and at least 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar role (infrastructure sector highly desirable). You will have experience in pre-contract sourcing activities, contract formation, establishment of panel arrangements/management and data analytics experience. Experience working with a Government Owned Corporations (GOC)/ Queensland Government and infrastructure environments will be highly desirable. In addition, you will have:

- **Excellent Communication Skills** - strong business writing skills, high attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
- **Collaborative** - able to build and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- **Adaptable** - ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment, and have a can-do proactive attitude.

This role offers:

- base salary starting from $107,744
- 12.75% superannuation
- 17.5% leave loading
- genuine emphasis on work/life balance, ensuring you are well-rewarded for your dedication and hard work

At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources, and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

- **My benefits**: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
- **My wellbeing**: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
- **My time**: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
- **My growth**: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

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