Procurement Governance And Performance Manager

Want to be a part of a team that works together, supports each other and makes a difference every day?

At Sunwater, you'll find a workplace driven by passion, dedication and a shared commitment to excellence. Our success is built on the hard work of our employees, united in their mission to provide the best outcomes for our customers. Here, work, water and life go hand in hand.

We care deeply about our employees and strive to create a culture that values and supports each individual. Our inclusive culture allows everyone to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table, leading to better solutions and outcomes. Sunwater offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a fulfilling career.

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Work type:

Full Time

Location:

Brisbane

Job type:

Procurement

05 Jul 2024 E. Australia Standard Time

Procurement Governance and Performance Manager

What's great about working at Sunwater?

We are dedicated to providing our employees with a dynamic and secure work atmosphere, accompanied by an array of attractive benefits including:

• Attractive salary and benefits
• 12.75% superannuation
• Access to Banked Time and TOIL
• Genuine emphasis on work/life balance
• Access to Sunwater's MyBenefits hosted by Reward Gateway

The role:

Reporting to the General Manager, Procurement, you will ensure Sunwater's procurement practices align with Queensland State Government policies and associated legislation and establish, lead and maintain a strategic whole of business focus on contemporary end-to-end procurement systems, spend analytics, continuous improvement practices and functional capability uplift. As the lead subject matter expert for Sunwater's Procurement Improvement Program, you will design, build and maintain a structured internal Procurement governance framework, including controls, monitoring, reporting and escalation mechanisms. This role is critical to ensuring Sunwater's procurement function achieves its vision of 'Buying better together'.

You will bring:

We are seeking an experienced professional with demonstrated technical skills in procurement governance and performance. You will help set key performance targets, contribute effectively to team activities to enhance commercial performance, and develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to achieve organisational objectives. You will bring thought leadership to the role to drive a continuous improvement philosophy and sustainable business environment and role model and coach Procurement team members. In addition, you will have:
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• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field:
  procurement, business, commerce, law or supply chain
• 3 + years' experience in a similar role or in a senior leadership capacity as a Category Specialist / Procurement Specialist / Lead or similar, particularly in relation to procurement governance
• Experience developing and executing procurement reporting &
  analytical strategies
• Experience leading a team
• Experience using SAP or equivalent financial systems
• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Certification (highly desirable)

About Us:

We strongly encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexibility in their work arrangements. We understand the importance of work-life balance and value the diverse perspectives and experiences that individuals with flexible working needs bring to our team. We are committed to exploring possibilities that accommodate your needs whilst ensuring successful outcomes for Sunwater. Please feel free to discuss your desired flexibility during the application process, and we will strive to create a mutually beneficial work arrangement. For further information visit

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on.We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world. We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.

Please note that our recruitment process involves verifying references, conducting psychometric testing, performing background checks, and conducting a pre-employment medical evaluation.