Ict Category Specialist

7 days ago


Brisbane, Australia Davidson Group Services Full time

**Your new employer**

My client is a government owned corporation and a major provider of electricity & energy solutions to Queensland, the National Electricity Market and large energy users throughout Australia. Committed to delivering superior results, they are currently searching for an experienced ICT Category Specialist to join their team.
**Your new role**

As an ICT Category Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of ICT Category Strategies across all of their sites. Your primary responsibility will be to own the end-to-end ICT procurement strategy process within the allocated sub-category, ensuring optimal procurement outcomes that deliver value for money.
**The responsibilities of the role**:

- Actively participate in the implementation of Supply Functional and Strategic Plans.
- Develop leading-edge sourcing strategies focused on optimal outcomes.
- Demonstrate "best value for money spent" outcomes for complex contracts.
- Actively manage sourcing activities, supply market risks, and opportunities.
- Lead procurement plans to support all capital and operational projects.
- Negotiate directly with stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors.
- Provide commercial and procurement assistance throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Utilise company business systems to develop and execute Procurement Strategies.

**About you**

You will have an under-graduate degree in business/commerce or relevant field, or equivalent experience. A certification of Level 4 in the Queensland Government Procurement Certification Program is also highly regarded however it is your experience and knowledge in the following areas that are required to excel in this role:

- A minimum 5 years of operational experience in developing and implementing category management plans.
- Extensive experience in complex contractual arrangements for asset-intensive industries such as Utilities, Mining, or Manufacturing, with a focus on ICT procurement.
- Strong understanding of contract management from both supplier and customer perspectives.
- Proficiency in project management and risk management.
- Good understanding of Commercial and Contract Law and relevant regulations.
- Proven track record in persuading and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
- Flexible, innovative, and capable of multi-dimensional problem analysis and solving.

**Why you should be excited about this role**

This company is at the forefront of pioneering projects aimed at building a more sustainable future. From spearheading initiatives to develop a new, low-carbon generation portfolio to driving the growth of a renewable hydrogen export industry in Central Queensland, this company is leading the way in transforming the energy landscape.
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