Procurement Officer - Drive Strategic Sourcing & Sustainability in Water Infrastructure

About the role:
Join a flexible procurement team supporting critical water infrastructure projects. Immediate start in Rhodes.

Benefits

• Location: Rhodes, NSW
• Rate: $50ph - $60ph
• Contract: 3-month casual with potential to extend to permanent
• Work with a global leader in sustainable water solutions
• Contribute to innovative and environmentally focused projects
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Activity

• Lead sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive value through strategic sourcing
• Draft, review, and manage contracts and SLAs
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet procurement needs
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance
• Conduct commercial evaluations and maintain procurement documentation

SAP System & Process Support

• Create and manage purchase orders and vendor data in SAP
• Provide daily support for procurement system issues and user training

Reporting & Governance

• Generate procurement and spend reports using Power BI
• Maintain accurate records aligned with compliance requirements

Fleet & Travel Management

• Coordinate vehicle leases, servicing, and returns
• Manage travel services and support supplier negotiations

Contract & Indirect Spend Oversight

• Oversee contracts for facility services and liaise with service providers
• Manage contract renewals and ensure service continuity

Communication & Collaboration

• Engage with internal teams and external suppliers
• Participate in procurement meetings and improvement initiatives

Safety, Health and Environment

• Comply with WHS and environmental policies
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 3-5 years' experience in procurement, particularly indirect spend
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• Proficient in SAP MM module (SAP S4HANA)
• Confident, self-motivated, and solutions-focused
• Commercial acumen, especially in water utilities and infrastructure
• Team player with the ability to thrive in flexible environments
• Understanding of WHS, environmental, and quality management systems
• Experience with Power BI reporting is highly regarded

Ready to make a meaningful impact in sustainable infrastructure? Apply now to join a forward-thinking team driving innovation in water services.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at [email protected] or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.