Procurement Business Partner

Are you currently working in procurement and have a really good understanding of tenders and contract negotiations. This role is open to procurement and contract specialists who may be working in a different industry but are keen to make the move to the energy sector. You may be working in a smaller to medium sized business and looking now to expand your wings.

As Procurement Business Partner, this opportunity will have involvement in a key project that will help improve and provide new energy solutions to local remote communities across WA.

The Company

An innovative forward thinking energy provider that offers a working environment where a healthy culture is the norm. Our client encourages personal development and supports innovation and imagination. Working with a collaborative team where you will work towards shared goals, and you get to celebrate the wins together!

Key Responsibilities

• In line with the project/business plan, source packages and implement supply contracts activities including complex contract negotiations, variations, reviews and disputes to effectively manage risk and ensure optimum benefits for the division.
• Evaluation of tenders and supplier bids including assessment of financials/price, technical capability, capacity, supply chain and logistics.
• Monitor spend, follow market trends and work closely with Contract Managers and Stakeholders to identify best suppliers to help deliver sustained value for the division.
• Consult and provide transparent regular updates to functional management and stakeholders on identified bottlenecks and proposed solutions.
• Maintain an accurate and efficient procurement workflow process that can be translated and presented to management and stakeholders using statistical data and PowerPoint presentations.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualified with formal qualifications in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related field
• Experience in Procurement including the Tender Process, Contract Management and Negotiations, Supplier and Sourcing Management.
• Strong communication skills with ability to offer high level stakeholder management and negotiations internally and externally.
• Commercial and technical skills with a solid understanding of procurement frameworks.
• Highly conversant in MS Office and Procurement Software Systems i.e. SAP
• Solution focused with a proactive and innovative mindset.
• Available to work full-time with unrestricted full working rights in Australia

Why this role is attractive:

• The opportunity to transfer into the energy sector - candidates with good transferable procurement and contract skills gained from a different sector will be positively considered.
• Lead a high profile and significant project portfolio that will positively impact local remote communities.
• Work with a great team where you will get highly supported and offered ongoing personal development that will present great career opportunities for you.
• Have the option to work part-time from home whilst benefiting from the buzz of a vibrant office environment 3 days per week, you choose!
• Work for a motivational and experienced manager who will share skills and experience to help enhance your career.

If the above sounds attractive to you please get in touch with me immediately. This is a full-time permanent position that we are looking to appoint ASAP.

Contact Paula Dennison on 0410 284 333 or email me paula.dennison@hunterphilips.com