About us
Ours is a world that is transforming and evolving. Our future will not only be powered by the energy sources that keep Australia moving today but alternative energy sources will also power our future. It requires people who want to grow and evolve with us. Bright minds, boundless energy, new perspectives and the determination to take us forward. People who can help us deliver the energy products that keep our customers and their businesses moving today, and are committed to building Australia’s energy future for tomorrow.
We are the exclusive Shell licensee in Australia, and supply around a quarter of Australia’s fuel through our extensive network of over 1,250 service stations and through our commercial partnerships with some of Australia’s biggest companies in the aviation, marine, transport, resources, construction and manufacturing industries – we help industries reach their destinations too!
Scope of Role
The purpose of the role is to help Viva Energy deliver its integrated supply chain projects for transportation fuels and associated infrastructure. The role is responsible for originating supply chain improvement projects and representing Viva Energy at our unincorporated Aviation fuel supply joint ventures (JV). This will require expertise in supply chain economics, capital planning and maintenance of assurance processes.
The Supply business is arranged into Operations, Technical and Commercial teams. The team’s commercial team accountability includes all of Viva’s supply and non-customer commercial arrangements.
Within the business, the Supply Commercial team plays a central role in delivering and improving cost of goods supplied, supply of revenue streams and supply costs. The department also maximises bottom line value through commercial integration of Viva Energy’s activities.
The key activities of the role include:
- Development and negotiation of commercial opportunities with other industry counterparties, providers and customers
- Represent Viva Energy's interests within the applicable Joint Ventures, and ensure Viva Energy maintains strong relationships with its key airport stakeholders
- Provide negotiation support to the Aviation Joint Venture Lead to deliver significant increase in value through asset management and business development opportunities
- Develop capital projects and proposals, and provide a bridge between the Supply business and other commercial and internal support functions such as Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics etc. to ensure these are delivered on time and within budget
- Deliver long-term value through business development activities, including capital project support, master planning and assessment of new airport market entries
- Support others in Supply and Trading department with contract strategy development and negotiations
- Drive better alignment between the Supply Chain function and Commercial businesses via the establishment and coordination of internal cross business teams and mutual accountability for project delivery
- Challenge existing or embedded processes and views around commercial opportunity delivery, costs and procurement
- Negotiate and agree terms with airports on a site exit and decommissioning strategy, including signoff of environmental plans
- Negotiate fuel through putting arrangement with other industry counterparties
- Negotiate and agree operational outcomes for Aviation JV’s
- Promote internal alignment to ensure delivery of maximum value to the Viva Energy business
Skills, Competencies and Experience:
- Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to build lasting external relationships
- Ability to multitask, problem solve and influence others
- Proven experience in developing contracts and originating deals with an entrepreneurial attitude
Education or Qualifications:
- Tertiary Qualification in a relevant discipline either from Engineering, Management, Finance or Commercial
- Minimum 5 years relevant commercial industry experience
Our Culture
We describe our company as being driven by people. We believe diversity in the workplace is every bit as important as it is in everyday life. We have been awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the past three years running. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We recognise that you may have commitments and interests outside of work and offer a variety of flexible working arrangements to ensure your needs and aspirations are supported. We encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.
The Benefits
We offer a supportive and collaborative environment, focused on innovation and developing a team of valued, specialised and highly capable professionals. We offer above market superannuation, 25% discount on Fuel and our parental leave provisions are industry leading.
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Applications close 6th September, 2022