Sourcing Analyst

Competitive salary + annual performance bonus
- A great high energy team
- Brisbane based

**Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful**

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it's how we approach work every day. As a collective, we're a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia's energy transition. If you're driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we'd love to have you on the journey.

**About the role**

A key role reporting to the Category Lead - Logistics and Materials is responsible for using their understanding of pre and post award contracting practices to influence internal and external stakeholders in executing value-adding procurement activities.

**More about the role**
- Contribute to and implement strategic pre and post award activities that create and sustain value across Origin, aligning with overall business objectives.
- Develop and maintain strong connections with business stakeholders to deliver timely and relevant pre and post award activities.
- Manage category contracts from start to finish, including researching market trends and suppliers, and contributing to value realization metrics.
- Uphold Origin's commitment to ethical and sustainable procurement principles in all your work.
- Work effectively within a team, fostering strong relationships and identifying opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
- Take initiative to manage and resolve pre and post award activities, adapting to business needs and delivering consistent, high-quality outcomes.
- Ensure all procurement decisions and processes align with Origin's commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.

**What will you bring?**

You will role model Origin's values, be self-driven, with ability to be proactive and take initiative. A team player with ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of people across levels, building positive, productive working relationships.

**More about you**
- Bring your 1-3 years of experience in a Procurement or Commercial team to drive and manage strategic sourcing and post award initiatives.
- Demonstrate strong commercial and business acumen, with a keen eye for influencing factors, potential risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Showcase your proven ability to negotiate contracts and effectively manage suppliers.
- Utilize your experience with procurement systems like Ariba, SAP S/4HANA, or similar, to streamline operations.
- Leverage your skills in Excel for data analysis and financial modelling, alongside proficiency in data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
- Conduct research to understand market trends and dynamics, ideally bringing experience from the Oil/Gas or Utilities industry.
- While no mandatory qualifications are required, a Commercial, Legal, Engineering, or Business-related qualification or MCIPS certification would be highly regarded, along with a willingness to travel occasionally.

**So, why join us?**

- Discounted Origin product benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers
- Flexible working environment
- Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance based reviews
- Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract.
- Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members.
- A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work

**Origin - Where good change happens**

At Origin, we're powered by people who believe in creating change.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you.

**_ Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing._**

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

**_ Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future._