We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Procurement team as a Procurement Manager on a permanent full-time basis.

About Us

Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) provides an essential service, connecting regional Australia to national and international markets as a specialist port catering to boutique and diverse operations.

MWPA operates seven (7) commercial berths and critical marine and land assets which enables the facilitation of trade for the Mid West region, exporting a variety of products including iron ore, grains, mineral sands, non-mineral sands and mineral concentrates. The Port also imports fuel, fertiliser and break bulk cargo. The Port of Geraldton also encompasses the Geraldton Fishing Boat Harbour (FBH), home to Geraldton’s fishing industry. The FBH provides significant opportunities for further development of the Port and activation of a thriving commercial and leisure industry hub.

Mid West Ports Authority embraces diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

About the Role

Reporting to the CFO the Procurement Manager is responsible for setting the strategy and direction of the Procurement (including Stores/Inventory) function at MWPA. Currently the role is responsible for Procurement Spend of $28M p.a, oversees circa $405M in major projects spend and a stores inventory holding of around $6M.

The role is integral in establishing strategic long-term partnerships with suppliers to meet MWPA and State Government priorities, implementing contemporary inventory management protocols, establishing optimized processes that enabling best practice processes, executing the tender process, setting the terms and conditions for all legal templates, and negotiating contracts and agreements to reduce MWPA’s risk exposure.

The Procurement Manager is integral in setting the procurement strategy for the Major Projects Team, and provides direction and process oversight for all projects, ensuring probity and adherence to controls for all procurement decisions are achieved.

The Procurement Manager is key in building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and ensuring that MWPA policies and procedures as well as regulatory, environmental and relevant standards are followed.

The role has 5 direct reports - 4 Purchasing Officers and 1 Stores Coordinator and also provides oversight of the Procurement Officer Major Projects.

About You

Key qualifications and experience:

Essential

· Relevant Tertiary Qualifications in Logistics, Supply or Procurement, Business disciplines; and

· Continuous Improvement Qualification.

· 10+ years’ experience in a Senior Procurement role with superior understanding of procurement activities and proven track record in delivering / achieving targets;

· Exceptional Procurement and Inventory Management skills;

· Strategic thinker;

· Anticipate opportunities and set challenging goals;

· Outstanding negotiation and problem-solving skills;

· Strong financial acumen and analytical skills;

· Results focused and strives for standards of excellence;

· Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimum supervision;

· Well-developed written and verbal communication skills; and

· Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and database systems.

Benefits

• Flexible Working Arrangements (applicable roles)
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• 20 Annual Leave days per annum (pro rata)
• 13 weeks paid parental leave (primary carer)
• Annual salary increases
• Access to training and development opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Employee and Service Recognition Reward Program
• Free skin checks and flu vaccinations
• Corporate and PPE uniform provided

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for positions in the public sector.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the advertised vacancy. However, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. This option remains valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Living in the Mid West

MWPA operations are located in sunny Geraldton, situated 400kms north of Perth, Western Australia, and is a coastal, community-focused, and family friendly town. We also have several key roles based in our Perth office.

Our reputation for sunny days, beautiful beaches, water sports, and wildflowers should be enough to tempt anyone, but if you need more convincing check out this video for more information on why you should live and work in Geraldton.