Head of Commercial

1 day ago


Perth, Australia Western Power Full time

**Head Of Commercial**:

- Location: Perth Office - CBD, WA, AU- 22 Aug 2024As our Head of Commercial, manage our enterprise-wide commercial and supply chain strategy and execution. Your focus will be on leading and developing the Commercial team to create and implement innovative, growth-focused initiatives that align with our organisational strategy. You will ensure the effective establishment and management of commercial contracts and agreements, maximising value while minimising risk to the company, and supply chain.

**Your role in action -**
- **Strategic Development**: Implement best practices; drive strategic improvements across the value chain
- **Market Awareness**: Monitor external factors (suppliers, energy markets, government initiatives); share insights and identify innovative delivery methods.
- **Contractor Management**: Ensure delivery meets safety, quality, environmental, schedule, and commercial objectives.
- **Strategic Partnerships**: Define and evaluate strategic partnerships; ensure alignment with business goals.
- **Negotiation Expertise**: Maximise commercial advantage through needs assessments, strategic negotiation, and contract management.
- **Supply Chain Management**: Lead supply chain services; implement best practices and cost-effective solutions.
- **Support Services Oversight**: Lead and optimise contract management for IT, Property, Fleet, and Facilities Management.
- **Governance Frameworks**: Manage commercial, contract, and supply chain processes; ensure governance, reporting, and legal compliance.

**What you'll bring -**
- Extensive experience in commercial management with specialised expertise in developing and managing contract panels, formulating and evolving procurement strategies, and leveraging market intelligence to drive commercial success.
- Proven ability to develop commercial strategies to deliver challenging financial and performance targets.
- Experience in negotiating and managing large, complex contracts across various categories.
- Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills, and ability to assess financial models.
- Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Extensive experience in supply chain management and material optimisation.
- Sound understanding of risk and compliance management.
- Degree qualified in Finance, Commerce, Law or related discipline.

**About Western Power**

At Western Power, we are committed to innovation, growth, and excellence. As a leading organisation, we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to the ever-changing market landscape while delivering unparalleled value to our stakeholders. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join our team as the Head of our Commercial Function.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

- Competitive salary plus 11.5% superannuation
- Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements
- Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
- An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
- The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year
- Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan
- Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership

**Our people are our priority**

**Applications close on 6th September 2024**

Please note that the final stages of our recruitment process require completed Background & Assessment Checks. This includes a current police clearance (issued within the last six months), checks on documentation and references which verify your identity and qualifications, and a medical assessment.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia. If you have the skills and are committed to our valueswe will find a place for you



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