Procurement Advisor

Work with a fantastic team of dedicated people in a dynamic role.
- We offer flexibility and a hybrid work model.
- Join an organization that contributes to keeping our communities healthier.

**About us**:
At Unitywater, we operate in a diverse and inclusive environment where no two days are the same. We provide essential water supply and reliable utilities services to the Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa regions that account for 16% of Queensland's population. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud to service our communities with smart and environmentally sustainable practices.

**About the role**:
As a valuable addition to the Unitywater Procurement Operations team, you will be responsible for capturing, enabling and sustaining value by; sourcing goods and services, contract management activities, supporting and coaching the business in purchasing activities and transactions, ensuring suppliers are paid on time and maintaining accurate records.

Deliver consistent, optimised fit for purpose outcomes in cooperation and collaboration, to continue the optimisation journey of; the Procurement function, and the outcomes that are delivered for Unitywater.

Key functions of the role include:
**Procurement Coaching, Support and Advice**
- Reviewing and delivering training and coaching to Purchasing Officers and stakeholders across the business in the effective use of the Financial Management System and in Procurement policies and processes.
- Review existing Procurement processes and systems, provide support and advice on improvement opportunities or system changes. Update procurement related training materials as required.

**Supply Chain and Catalogue Management**
- Review existing supply chain and catalogue management processes and systems and provide advice on improvement opportunities.
- Analyse purchasing transactions to identify the need for new goods or services to be added to contracts and the catalogue. Provide new or updated supplier pricing information to the Cataloguer.

**Contract Management**
- Provide support and assistance in managing low value, low risk, and or low complexity contracts, including liaising with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
- Manage variations, contract extensions and cessations, price and performance reviews and interpret contracts to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled. Maintain accurate records of contract related documentation.

**Market Approaches and Supplier Agreements**
- Prepare and manage the process for low value, low risk and or low complexity market approaches.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and perform market research to gather relevant information for the procurement process.
- Obtain and evaluate quotes to ensure value is being delivered.

**Purchasing Transactions**
- Review submitted purchasing transactions for correctness and compliance with policies and procedures.
- Review and provide guidance to internal stakeholders on transaction justifications in accordance with Procurement policy.

**Supplier Onboarding, Payment and Purchase Order Management**
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure timely payment of suppliers.
- Assist in the onboarding of suppliers within the Financial Management System.
- Generate reports to provide insights for stakeholders, including accuracy and currency of purchasing transactions in the Financial Management System.

**About you**:
To contribute to Unitywater's values of **Reliability**, **Safety**, **Honesty** **& Integrity**, **Efficiency**, **One Team**, **Innovation**, you will demonstrate the following skills and qualities for the role:

- Well-developed interpersonal and relationship management skills with a demonstrated ability to participate as part of a team, sharing information and supporting others and contributing to a positive work environment.
- Proven experience in providing procurement and supply chain support demonstrating judgement, initiative, accuracy, and discretion in performance of duties within a large organisation operating in a dynamic environment.
- Effective time management and prioritisation skills with the ability to work independently, prioritise and coordinate a range of tasks, and maintain energy and resilience to see projects through to close.
- Proven ability to work as an effective, positive team member, in an environment that practices skill sharing and job and/or task rotation.
- Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and effectively articulate problems and to recommend innovative solutions.
- **Desirable**; Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply membership or equivalent and qualifications at an appropriate level, catalogue management experience.

**Working at Unitywater**:
Unitywater is one of the largest employers in the region, offering continuous investment in training, diverse career paths, health and wellness benefits, flexible work arrangements and a rewarding environment. We are