The Procurement team within ActewAGL's Finance division currently has an exciting opportunity for two switched-on professionals to join them as Procurement Specialists. This is a unique role for someone with experience in end-to-end procurement and contract management who can work in a fast-paced and autonomous environment.
About the role
Reporting to the Corporate Procurement Manager, this role will support the monitoring, reporting and implementation of regulatory and compliance initiatives, including market changes, for ActewAGL Retail. It will also provide business and project support on a wide variety of projects across ActewAGL Retail, focussing on legislative/ regulatory policy as well as other Retail work as required.
Located in the heart of Canberra’s CBD, you will be working in a fast-paced environment, supported by modern technology and with restaurants, shopping and transport at your door.
At ActewAGL, we pride ourselves on putting our people first. Some of the perks you can expect are:
- Discounts on gym memberships
- Free flu vaccinations annually
- Free physio on site
- Access to free wellness support and resources
- Access to Flexible Work Arrangement options if needed.
- On-site change rooms with full showers and facilities
- A secure bike storage area
- Convenient paid parking options across the road at The Canberra Centre
- 5 min walk to Northbourne Avenue tram stop.
- Reward and recognition schemes across Retail and the wider business
A day in the life of the role:
- Assist the with day-to-day people management, guidance and mentoring to the broader Procurement team.
- Keep abreast of market conditions and supplier status.
- Provide assistance and guidance to the business on procurements and contract management activities.
- Establish and maintain a contract register for all corporate supplier contracts.
- Prepare tender and contract documents, negotiate with suppliers, evaluate tenders and offers in conjunction with contract owners.
- Lead contract evaluations, assist in the development of appropriate sourcing strategies and identify contract risks.
- Actively build relationships with suppliers and coordinate and lead supplier performance meetings.
- Develop Contract Management Plans and the discharge of contract duties for both parties, including monitoring supplier performance against KPIs.
- Manage contract variations and contractor claims which will include negotiations between the corporate stakeholders and suppliers.
About you
To be successful, you will have:
- A CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply, or Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce or Finance.
- Established working experience (5-7 years) in a Procurement and Contract Management role.
- Demonstrated experience in developing supplier relationships with a focus on supplier performance.
- Experience in procurement processes, including tender preparation, evaluation and contract negotiation.
- Knowledge of modern supply chain concepts and supporting systems and technologies.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including coaching and mentoring staff.
- High level attention to detail, problem solving and negotiation skills.
- Excellent at building strong customer and staff relationships.
About Us
For over 100 years, ActewAGL has supplied safe, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions to Canberra and the surrounding ACT and NSW region. Starting out right here in Kingston, we are proudly local, and have been that way since 1915.
We truly understand your energy needs, and as the landscape and market has changed, we have too.
ActewAGL is committed to leading the way in the electrification of the ACT and have partnered with government and key stakeholders to deliver activities that offer genuine savings to our customers, as well as expanding our product base to make them more obtainable, useful, and sustainable for our customers.
Now more than ever, we believe it is an incredible time to be in the energy space but know none of it is possible without great talent joining us and sharing our vision along the way.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces and fosters a culture that supports diversity, inclusion, and respect, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds, and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people that identify as LGBTIQ+, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Apply now
We encourage you to apply now through the online portal by uploading a resume and a cover letter telling us about the key skills, experience, qualifications, and capabilities you can bring to this role.
To gain a full understanding of the roles’ requirements, please review the attached Position Description.