Senior Procurement Advisor - Major Projects

Work. Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement excellence? Join Sunwater as our Senior Procurement Advisor (Major Projects) on a 24 month fixed term contract (with the possibility of extension). You will report to the Principal Procurement Advisor Infrastructure and you will support the Infrastructure, Development & Delivery (IDD) business unit in delivering fundamental infrastructure procurement activities such as:

• Developing market engagement strategies, preparing RFx procurement documentation, facilitating contract and scope development, undertaking evaluations, and preparing recommendation documentation to facilitate contract awards
• Negotiating directly with key internal and external stakeholders during the procurement process to achieve the best value for money outcomes
• Delivering value-adding procurement opportunities to Sunwater through market research and high-level analysis

We are seeking a talented and proactive individual with demonstrated technical skills in end-to-end procurement and at least +5 years’ experience in a similar role (infrastructure sector highly desirable). You will have tertiary qualifications in engineering, law, finance, business (or equivalent experience) and be confident in leading pre-contract sourcing activities, contract formation, establishment of panel arrangements/management and data analytics. Experience working with a Government Owned Corporations (GOC)/ Queensland Government and infrastructure environments will be highly desirable. In addition, you will have:

• Excellent Communication Skills – strong business writing skills, high attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative – able to build and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Able to work both autonomously and in team environments to scope, develop and deliver defined projects of work across the entire procurement and contract management lifecycle.
• Influential – ability to lead, coach and develop stakeholder and team capability through partnering on market sounding activities and procurement processes.

This role offers a base salary starting from $141,112.92 , 12.75% superannuation, 17.5% leave loading and a genuine emphasis on work/life balance, ensuring you are well-rewarded for your dedication and hard work.

Water. Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people.

Life. At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources, and benefits that you need to thrive. That\’s why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness programs
• My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
• My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world.

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