Supplier Relationship Management And Systems

**Supplier Relationship Management and Systems Specialist**
- Be part of a business delivering real positive change
- Opportunity to work on some exciting projects
- Based in Bentley, Permanent role.

**Be a part of something amazing for Western Australia**

Being a part of the Horizon Power team is about building a better future for regional Western Australia.

Horizon Power is leading the energy transition, delivering cleaner, greener energy solutions to decarbonise regional and remote communities with batteries, solar, renewable hydrogen, and emerging technologies. We are uniquely positioned to positively influence the lives of our customers and communities by working towards providing clean and reliable energy - a key ingredient to a prosperous and equitable future for Western Australia.

**About the role**

This position will support the Procurement and Supply Chain function in delivering P&SC business plan, BAU deliverables and other projects. Some responsibilities of the role will include;
- Ensure that the supplier accreditation process for new and existing suppliers and contractors are compliant in meeting specific minimum criteria, standards and organisation requirements in order to be registered, eligible and approved to conduct business and provide goods and services. This includes supplier on-boarding and the ongoing management of critical supplier data records keeping is undertaken with applicable compliance and governance in a timely manner.
- Manage the procurement vendor database management system to ensure vendor data are accurate and updated
- Conduct regular vendor assessment in accordance with business requirements and ensures status of vendors are updated in the system
- Perform regular rationalisation of vendor base to identify high and non-performing suppliers, clean up the vendor master and create a lean vendor base
- Support the development, implementation and maintenance of supplier relationship framework - promoting consistency, best practice, and continuous improvements
- Support sustainable procurement initiatives - including aboriginal procurement, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives including modern slavery commitments, regional supplier focus, sustainable 'cleaner and greener' practices.

**About you**

Horizon Power is committed to improving diversity and creating better opportunities. We recognise the valuable connections and perspectives Aboriginal people bring to the work we do and the regions we service. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who bring talent and passion are strongly encouraged to join us.

In addition to sharing our passion, to be successful in this role you will have:

- Degree and or professional qualification in business, procurement, supply chain, law, economics, commerce, or an equivalent discipline is essential.
- Post-graduate qualification is desirable
- WA Drivers Licence Class "C" or "C-A" is essential.
- A good knowledge and proven expertise in end-to-end supplier life cycle management and purchase to pay best practice
- Project management skills including how to effectively schedule, prioritise and address risks & issues
- Effective written and oral communication
- Relationship management skills, and ability to develop relationships with variety of people both internally and externally
- MS Office systems (e.g. Word, Excel) and Procurement Systems (e.g. Ariba, SAP, etc)
- Highly motivated and proactive individual, comfortable working autonomously in a complex environment.

**So, why should you join us?**

We care about our employees as our focus is on people, safety and wellbeing to create a united and inspiring culture. Some of our benefits includes.
- Paid parental leave
- Additional 3 days of Private Leave after successful completion of probation
- Special family leave of up to 10 days paid, non-cumulative
- Top up Personal Leave (up to 500 hours)
- Reward and Recognition Program
- Professional Development opportunities

Diversity is at the foundation of what we do. We are committed to equality and celebrate the diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all characteristics that make us unique as individuals.

**Next steps**

If you're excited about the opportunity to be part of a high performing organisation this could be the role for you.

Applications close on Friday 24th of February. However, the company reserves the right to close the advertising at an earlier date.