The Opportunity

At APA, our purpose is simple: to strengthen communities through responsible energy.

Reporting directly to the Manager Networks Procurement, you will be responsible for the development of critical materials category plans and implementation of sourcing strategies that support optimal commercial outcomes to meet business requirements.

Categories that are directly managed by the Procurement Specialist will generally contain high complexity and value contractual arrangements representing a medium to high risk to APA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing direct materials category plans, sourcing strategies as well as supplier relationships that support the realisation of value

• Manage procurement contracts across the lifecycle including negotiation, establishment, amendment and performance reviews

• Delivering on initiatives and/or benefit targets established through category management and strategic sourcing activities

• Supporting an effective transition from contract implementation to key stakeholder operational contract management

• Influencing through business partnering to drive continuous improvement as well as support delivery of business strategies and deliverables

Your background:

• Recognised procurement qualification or business experience in a similar role

• Member Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS) or working towards

• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, contract development, supplier relationship and contract management

• Ability to influence, develop and implement strategy to achieve outcomes.

• Strong leadership and coaching experience, including the ability to effectively manage personnel performance and champion safety in the workplace.

About the Team:

Networks manage and operates transmission pipelines and local distribution networks that deliver gas to around 1.4 million households and businesses across Australia.

This is an exciting time for the Networks team, we are growing and expanding with many new projects. Also, we have a strong culture of continuous improvement and working towards Net Zero with the introduction of renewable green gas into the Gas Networks. We need people who are courageous, nimble and ready to make a positive impact.

Working at APA

At APA we’re committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best. We’ll provide you with access to targeted career development programs, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing programs. We also have an inclusive parental leave policy providing 18 weeks leave including superannuation to support parents at work and in life.

We employ more than 2700 people across Australia and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to do their best every day.

We are APA

APA Group is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business.

We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $27 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia.
And we own over 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to families and industry across every corner of Australia.

As the partner of choice in delivering infrastructure solutions for the energy transition, we’re focused on bundled remote grid energy solutions, electricity and gas transmission, and future energy, including hydrogen and carbon capture and storage.

Our customer centric approach means we understand our customers and their businesses offering reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions.

We are committed to delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia’s energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers.

We prioritise sustainable outcomes so that APA, our people, customers, and communities can thrive – now and in the future.

Join our team and be part of Australia’s energy transition!

We’d love to hear from you.

APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety, health and wellbeing our people, community and environment a priorty. We embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered.

Role closes Sunday, 8 December 2024. Role Reference Number JR1752

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.