Commercial Procurement Contract Team Leader

Join us in a permanent pivotal leadership role as our Commercial Procurement Contract Team Leader where you'll drive procurement excellence and foster a collaborative, transparent environment. You'll lead a team of skilled Category and Sourcing Specialists, ensuring their success in delivering key procurement outcomes. Shape commercial strategies that align with organisational goals while building strong relationships with stakeholders.

Your Role in Action  

• Lead a high-performing procurement team to deliver business programs and objectives aligned with customer needs and strategy.
• Provide expert advice, clear direction, and technical guidance to ensure team success.
• Drive consistency in category and sourcing processes, utilising systems, tools, and templates effectively.
• Develop and mentor team members, fostering growth, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Promote innovation and a culture of excellence in procurement practices.
• Organize resources strategically to achieve key outcomes and deliverables.
• Ensure thorough documentation supports category strategies and sourcing events.

 What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Extensive experience in managing complex procurement categories and sourcing strategies.
• Strong negotiation expertise with a proven ability to manage commercial and contractual risks effectively.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with a proactive approach to team development and engagement.
• Ability to quickly adapt to and master organisational policies, processes, and systems.
• Solid knowledge of contract and construction law, including relevant legislation and regulations.
• Proven track record of negotiating high-value transactions with confidence and precision.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: 

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.  
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements. 
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. 
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. 
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. 
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.   
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office, perfect for cyclists.
• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.

Applications close on 11th December 2024.

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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