Contracts / Procurement Manager

5 days ago

Chatswood, Australia Ventia Pty Limited Full time

Confluence Water, the Ventia, Downer and Jacobs joint venture, is one of three consortia delivering services under Sydney Water’s Partnering for Success program. Confluence Water delivers design, construction, maintenance and facilities management services in Sydney Water’s North region, which stretches from Sydney Harbour to the Hawkesbury River and includes the Hills Shire.

We have an opportunity for an experienced **Contracts / Procurement Manager** to join our Confluence Water Joint Venture team, in a permanent, site based, full-time position. With the continuous expansion of the Northwest Growth Area, Sydney Water Assets must grow to meet the needs of these new communities and their water services. 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**
- Ensure a high level of customer service is delivered 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 the decisions.
- Have a clear understanding of the subcontractor or procurement scope and can communicate this to client and stakeholders.
- Mentor and coach direct reports.

**ABOUT YOU**
- System savvy - SAP Experience is highly desirable.
- Previous experience in a procurement role within a large organisation. (essential)
- Experience using a tender and contract management system (Ariba experience essential).
- Display a high degree of accuracy and attention to details (essential).
- Demonstrates the confidence and flexibility to work under pressure and ability to work as a team member independently.
- Strong communication skills and methods to communicate information and ideas effectively and appropriately.
- Demonstrates excellent problem solving and decision-making skills, able to analyse and select appropriate solution from range of competing results.
- Manage and mentor direct reports to ensure all deadlines are met.
- NEC4 Contract experience would be desirable.
- Highly developed Microsoft office skills.

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- 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
- Safety focused culture working within in an essential service industry.

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