A senior-level sourcing role focused on managing high-value procurement, supplier engagement, and contract negotiation within the utilities sector. You'll drive commercial results while ensuring compliance and alignment with broader business goals.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established organisation in the energy and infrastructure sector, known for delivering critical projects across commercial and industrial markets. With a strong emphasis on innovation, compliance, and long-term sustainability, this business operates in a highly regulated environment and continues to expand its capabilities. The company offers a collaborative, values-driven culture and a focus on continuous improvement, strategic delivery, and operational excellence.

Description

- Manage the full life-cycle of strategic sourcing events, including complex RFx development, bid evaluation, and award recommendations

- Lead negotiations for high-value contracts with a focus on commercial terms, service-level agreements, and risk allocation

- Draft, review, and execute contract documentation in line with company standards and legal frameworks.

- Conduct commercial analysis and total cost of ownership (TCO) modelling to support sourcing decisions.

- Use procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Jaggaer or similar) to manage sourcing workflows, reporting, and compliance tracking.

- Collaborate with legal and risk teams to ensure contract terms mitigate exposure and align with corporate governance.

- Monitor supplier KPIs using structured performance frameworks, and lead remediation or renegotiation efforts as needed.

- Identify and implement procurement process improvements using data-driven insights and spend analytics.

- Ensure sourcing activity aligns with relevant industry standards, regulations, and internal procurement policy.

- Contribute to category strategy development and provide subject matter expertise to business stakeholders.

- Support digital procurement transformation projects, including system optimisation and reporting automation.

Profile

You're a technically skilled sourcing professional with deep experience managing end-to-end procurement in complex, regulated environments. You have advanced knowledge of sourcing methodologies, tendering processes, and contract life-cycle management. Your ability to interpret commercial contract terms, assess supplier risk, and use tools like SAP, Ariba, or equivalent platforms sets you apart. You're comfortable developing cost models, analysing supplier data, and driving value through structured sourcing strategies. With strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills, you thrive in environments where precision, compliance, and value creation matter. Experience in infrastructure, utilities, or asset-intensive industries is highly desirable, along with qualifications in procurement, commercial law, or business.

Job Offer

Join a respected, forward-thinking organisation in a senior procurement role with real impact. You'll have the opportunity to lead complex sourcing initiatives, influence commercial outcomes, and work closely with key internal stakeholders. This role offers strong professional growth, a supportive and collaborative culture, and flexible working arrangements. You'll be contributing to major projects within a company that values innovation, sustainability, and integrity all while being well-rewarded for your expertise and leadership.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Ethan Connors on +61 404 587 742.