Sourcing Specialist

21 hours ago

Perth, Australia Western Power Full time

**Sourcing Specialist**:

- Location: Perth Office - CBD, WA, AU
- 13 Feb 2025

We’re seeking a skilled Sourcing Specialist on a permanent full-time basis. Join our team and develop and execute sourcing strategies, issue and evaluate tenders, conduct assessments, and negotiate commercial agreements.

**Your Role in Action**
- Sourcing strategy development and execution, negotiation, and execution of commercial arrangements to achieve the best commercial outcome for Western Power
- Contribute to executing a pipeline of costs saving opportunities circa $170M.
- Data management of sourcing related information, e-procurement tools and systems
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and business improvements relevant to sourcing function
- Lead commerciality and governance for contract development and execution within Western Power
- Manage legal documents and contracts
- Working closely with Category Specialists to implement strategies through sourcing events
- Engaging with contract management and operational staff
- Support the development of a supply chain strategy, relevant to the sourcing function
- Chance to mentor Coordinator and graduate roles, with support from Team Leader

**What Makes You a Great Fit**
- Demonstrated sound knowledge and experience in developing and executing sourcing strategies to generate value, tender management and procurement.
- Strong understanding of risk and compliance management with respect to procurement
- Skilled communicator with winning influence and a focus on the end result
- Knowledge and experience in Contract Law, Construction Law, Australian Consumer Law and related legislation and regulations
- A passion for building strong relationships and contributing to shared success with your team.
- Degree qualified in Procurement, Contract, Business, Finance or relevant discipline desirable
- Familiarity with Australian Standard suite of contracts (AS 4000’s) desirable

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:

- Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
- Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
- The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
- Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
- An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
- An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
- In addition to standard leave, three additional paid wellness days per year.
- Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office, perfect for cyclists.
- On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.

**Applications** **close on 27 February 2025

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