Group Manager Commercial and Procurement

• Get the balance right - flexible working options available
• Join an organisation where 91% of employees surveyed are proud to work here
• Support the sustainable delivery of an essential service to the Lower Hunter community

We are seeking a Group Manager Commercial and Procurement to lead our Commercial & Procurement Team, within our Finance & Business Performance Division.

Our Company

At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other.

We fundamentally believe in and commit to diversity and inclusion. We value an individual's unique capabilities, backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. We rely on these diverse perspectives to drive innovation and collaboration, to deliver the best outcome for our customers and communities.

It is this diversity of perspectives that will enable Hunter Water to meet the challenges of the future. We strive to create an inclusive environment where there is genuine equality of opportunity regardless of people's gender, age, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status. We encourage you to apply and welcome all applications.

Our strategic direction is to build a more innovative, collaborative and resilient organisation that is a thought leader in developing a sustainable water and wastewater future.

At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to:

Excellent flexible working and additional leave benefits including:

• Additional Public Holidays
• 5 days additional paid Carers Leave per annum
• Paid Community Service Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parents
• Access to hybrid work and other flexible options

Health & Wellbeing benefits including:

• Fitness passport
• Access to discounted health fund and health services
• Access to the Employee Assistance program

Remuneration & Hours:

• 38 hour working week
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Salary Package will be negotiated

The Opportunity

As the Group Manager Commercial and Procurement you will lead and manage Hunter Water's procurement strategies and commercial transactions, helping connect internal customers to the goods and services they need while safeguarding Hunter Water's commercial interests.

What you'll do:

• Leadership and accountability for the Commercial & Procurement Group including the ongoing development and management of Hunter Water's commercial and procurement vision, model, strategy, policies, processes, capability and outcomes.
• Monitor emerging commercial and procurement trends, practices, technologies and issues to ensure delivery and performance towards best practice standards that are cost effective and deliver value for money for Hunter Water and the community.
• Develop and foster a high performing team that exhibits customer focused behaviour with a positive and proactive team culture, and who constantly challenge the status quo.
• Provide strategic advice, guidance and reporting to leadership, the Board and the Government on spend and supplier analysis, emerging risks and opportunities to improve Hunter Water's commercial and procurement outcomes and decision-making.
• Create and deliver sustainable procurement initiatives and implement measurable targets aligned to Hunter Water's strategy and community expectations.

What you'll need to be successful:

Essential Criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Law, Project Management or related field
• Comprehensive background in commercial and procurement at a senior level with a strong sense of business ethics and probity
• Demonstrated experience in leading, coaching and mentoring high-performance teams
• Demonstrated application of strategic sourcing and contracting across a range of categories
• Well-developed business/commercial acumen with a focus on customer service
• Significant evidence of a high-level capacity to lead and direct strategic change

Desirable Criteria:

• Post Graduate qualifications in procurement, supply chain, Commercial Law or related field
• Work Experience in a Utility or Government Sector
• Demonstrated experience in building partnerships and strategic alliances to achieve mutual outcomes

Application Steps:

To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria above and provide a current resume.

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Application closing date: Monday 16 June 2025.

Contact: Cassie Stevens Phone:

We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer committed to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. People with disability, women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in contact with the recruiter.

Employment with Hunter Water Corporation may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to criminal background checks, functional assessment, drug and alcohol testing and psychometric assessment for preferred external applicants.