Category Specialist

Our Business

Working at TasWater is not just a job; it is an opportunity to deliver social, environmental, and economic benefits for Tasmania today, and tomorrow.

Our talented workforce of over 980 employees keeps Tasmania thriving by providing exceptional water and sewerage services to over 460,000 customers every day.

We have a bold and ambitious future, inspired by our vision to unlock water’s full potential, and centred on our customers and communities, our people and partners, the environment, and our collective water future.

Over the coming 5 years we are investing $1.5 billion to ensure a safe and secure water future for a growing Tasmania, and will we make great steps towards our aspirations of net zero carbon emissions, and towards zero waste. Visit our website or YouTube channel to learn more.

This Opportunity

As a Category Specialist at TasWater you will develop procurement category and sourcing strategy options by analysing markets, building market intelligence, developing, and implementing action plans and best practice.

Key Accountabilities

The experience that will help you succeed in this role will be:

• Engage and consult with internal stakeholders to understand medium to long-term business requirements and translate to appropriate strategic category management plans and scopes
• Monitor and report on supplier performance against established key performance indicators (KPIs) and take proactive measures to address identified issues
• Lead panel and framework development and management for responsible sourcing categories, including the preparation and review of documentation, contracts, and scopes
• Prepare reports and presentations to stakeholders across TasWater to provide category management insights and inform future strategic plans
• Build and cultivate cross-functional stakeholder relationships through effectively translating category management services and activities that respond to business needs and requirements
• Contribute to cultivating a high-performing, customer-centric, and innovative supply chain team

Your Application

Your application must include a cover letter that tells us about:

• Why you are interested in this role.
• Your experience in procurement, supply chain, or category management.
• Your success in implementing procurement category and sourcing strategy options and plans.
• Your ability to engage and educate stakeholders and suppliers on strategic category management.
• Your strong commercial acumen and ability to conduct contract negotiations.

The Details

This is a permanent, full-time position that can be based in Launceston, Hobart or Devonport and offers hybrid working arrangements and flexibility in working hours so you can do the things that matter to you.

The position attracts a total remuneration package of $116,000 – $145,000 per annum (including superannuation). To view the position description, please click here.

Your application must include a resume and a detailed cover letter that tells us about:

• Why you are interested in this role.
• Your qualifications in in Law, Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, or related discipline

• Your experience in project management and change management methodologies with an advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.

If you want to learn more about this role please connect with Sharon Archer – Head of Procurement on 0403 009 985 or if you need assistance in applying, please contact Sutha Sehgar – Talent Acquisition Advisor on 0475 385 732

Applications close at 10am on Monday 24th June 2024

Why TasWater?

Across our multi-disciplinary organisation, we are serious about enhancing the skills and careers of our team members. When you join TasWater, you join company that offers career development pathways, training courses and access to subject matter experts.

We are continuing to build an inclusive workplace [EC1] and workforce that truly represents the Tasmanian community that we serve. We value diversity in all its many forms and welcome a range of perspectives and identities to enrich the way we work and what we do.

We take pride in being acknowledged as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. Click here to view our benefits and policies, such as 18 weeks paid parental leave for all parents regardless of tenure and with full superannuation contributions. We’re continuing to work on future benefits through a dedicated Employee Experience team.