Corporate Procurement Specialist

Zinfra; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Inclusive Workplace

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave

Career development

Annual bonuses

Employee referral program

Diverse and inclusive culture

Work-life balance

Reproductive leave

Job summary

Jemena is seeking a Corporate Procurement Specialist to join our collaborative team. You will lead end-to-end procurement activities, manage contracts, and drive value through strategic sourcing across corporate spend categories.

You will develop category strategies, govern procurement processes, and partner with Finance, Legal, Risk and stakeholders to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain or related discipline.
• Experience in procurement, contract management, supplier management or commercial roles.
• Proven ability to manage procurement activities, supplier engagements and commercial outcomes.
• Strong analytical, financial, commercial, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with experience developing reports, analysis and stakeholder presentations.
• Experience in governance, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives; exposure to indirect and operational expenditure categories within complex, multi-site organisations will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities, including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, evaluations and supplier negotiations.
• Develop and implement category management strategies informed by spend data, market insights and business needs.
• Manage procurement and contract activities across MGSAs, MSAs, panel arrangements and Statements of Work.
• Deliver value through cost optimisation, supplier consolidation, process improvement, demand management and innovation.
• Manage supplier performance, governance, KPIs and ongoing relationship outcomes.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Risk and business stakeholders to manage compliance, governance and procurement risk.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Supplier management

Governance & compliance

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor degree in Business/Commerce/Finance/Procurement/Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview of our role

Are you passionate about driving value through smart sourcing and procurement strategies? We’re seeking a Corporate Procurement Specialist to join our collaborative and forward-thinking team.

The Corporate Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities, contract administration, supplier management, spend analysis, and procurement support across Corporate spend categories. The role is required to manage growing procurement and contract management demands, deliver procurement initiatives, maintain procurement governance and compliance, and provide dedicated support to stakeholders while driving value, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

A little about you:

You'll enjoy variety in your role, including:

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities, including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, evaluations and supplier negotiations.
• Develop and implement category management strategies informed by spend data, market insights and business needs.
• Manage procurement and contract activities across MGSAs, MSAs, panel arrangements and Statements of Work.
• Deliver value through cost optimisation, supplier consolidation, process improvement, demand management and innovation.
• Manage supplier performance, governance, KPIs and ongoing relationship outcomes.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Risk and business stakeholders to manage compliance, governance and procurement risk.

Qualifications / certifications & Skills

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain or a related discipline.
• Experience in procurement, contract management, supplier management or commercial roles.
• Proven ability to manage procurement activities, supplier engagements and commercial outcomes.
• Strong analytical, financial, commercial, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with experience developing reports, analysis and stakeholder presentations.
• Experience in governance, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives; exposure to indirect and operational expenditure categories within complex, multi-site organisations will be highly regarded.

Culture & Benefits

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to people’s lives across our country every single day. We are proud to keep Australia connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future.Our people are our energy source. We offer meaningful benefits and rewards, including being a certified family-friendlyworkplace designed to see you succeed in all areas of life:

• Jemena is among the first companies in Australia to be accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace
• flexible work arrangements, empowered to work your way & agile + additional leave benefits!
• primary & secondary parental leave & well-being and family support benefits
• numerous career development pathways + yearly financial support to upskill
• annual bonuses + generous $$$ employee referral program
• empowering you within a fun, diverse and inclusive culture
• group benefits galore for all employees!
• genuine focus on work / life balance
• reproductive leave benefits

Who we are

Jemena is an Australian energy company who own and operate more than $12.4 Billion worth of gas and electricity transportation assets across Australia supplying millions of households and businesses with these essential services every day.

We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our Group’s over 4000 team members, consistently strive to make a difference in the communities we serve.

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check. Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.

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