Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?

There's never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power we're working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we're looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of leading experts.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Panel & Supplier Contract Management Specialist at Perth Head Office, on a Permanent Full-Time basis. We are looking for an individual with exceptional stakeholder management and communications skills with previous demonstrated experience in supplier and contracts management.

About this role

This role is accountable for providing subject matter technical expertise, advice and guidance in the establishment and management of panels and all relevant suppliers engaged by Western Power.

This is a strategic role focusing on enterprise level supplier relationship and performance management and providing the point of contact for the supplier and the link between the contract delivery areas and the core Procurement Areas.

Activities will also include panel set up and Panel Contract (Deed) management activities in the Supplier Lifecycle Management phase of the Contract Lifecycle Management Framework (CLMF).

About you

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• Strong influencing, communication, and interpersonal skills with a customer and results focused mindset
• Degree qualified in Procurement, Contract, Business, Finance and/or related discipline and/or suitable demonstrated experience.
• Broad and extensive knowledge and expertise in establishing and managing and executing fit for purpose Panel Contracts
• Strong negotiation skills on high value transactions.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to utilise financial expertise to review and assess financial & pricing models
• Strong understanding of risk and compliance management and its application with respect to procurement
• Advanced knowledge and experience in Contract Law, Construction Law, Australian Consumer Law and related legislation and regulations
• Good understanding of Australian Standard suite of contracts (including construction and supply, delivery, and installation of equipment of goods) and general services type agreements.

Joining Western Power

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

• Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
• Access to five Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership

Important information

We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2027 and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.

Our recruitment process requires that all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a police clearance issued within the last six months.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.

To find out more about us please visit https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/

Applications close on 21 February 2023

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