Senior Procurement Specialist

Sydney Water is seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Senior Procurement Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term opportunity to deliver best-in-class procurement services across the organisation. This role is pivotal in ensuring the business secures the goods, services, and facilities it requires on time and at the right total cost of ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver strategic procurement services that ensure timely access to goods, services, and facilities at optimal total cost of ownership.
• Partner with business units to provide commercial advice, improve stakeholder engagement, and uphold procurement governance.
• Support category management by developing and executing strategies that align with business goals and deliver measurable value.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, from market engagement to contract negotiation and award, ensuring compliance and best practice.
•  Manage contracts and panels, including renewals, variations, and issue resolution, while supporting consistent contract management processes.
• Monitor supplier performance, sustainability, and relationships to drive continuous improvement and strategic outcomes.

About You

• Extensive procurement expertise with 5+ years’ experience in large, complex organisations ideally within a similar sector.
• Proven ability to lead sourcing projects, negotiate commercial terms, and manage contracts across their full lifecycle.
• Strong grasp of strategic sourcing and category management, including supplier performance and procurement metrics.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with a proactive approach to collaboration and relationship building.
• Sharp analytical thinking, able to interpret internal and external data to shape effective procurement strategies.
• Skilled in documentation and contract development, translating business needs into clear SLAs and evaluation criteria.
• Experience in the utilities sector particularly electricity, gas, or fleet management is highly desirable. Familiarity with natural gas, electricity metering, or water metering will be viewed favourably.

Essential Requirements:

• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. 
• As part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment either online or in person.   
• Flexibility to travel across Sydney Water sites as required. 
• Internal candidates must seek approval from their substantive manager prior to applying.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 8 October 2025 11:59pm AEST.

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact Angela.Nguyen@sydneywater.com.au for any further information.

Dive into Our Great Benefits! 

Competitive Compensation: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 

Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being. 

Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success. 

24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 

Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 

Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance. 

Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.  

Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

Working at Sydney Water  

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.  

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a Live Hire talent profile in our Talent Community.  

We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with Live Hire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.   

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