Senior Category & Contracts Specialist

at; Perth; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Category & Contract Specialist in Perth, where you will shape the Housing Growth Program. This 12-month fixed-term role offers a unique opportunity to lead sourcing events, establish a trusted supplier panel, and drive innovative strategies that enhance vendor partnerships. You'll play a crucial role in influencing decisions that impact the delivery of reliable electricity to communities across Western Australia. With a focus on career development and a commitment to a cleaner energy future, this role promises to be both challenging and rewarding, making it an exciting opportunity for passionate professionals.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Purchase additional leave

Salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym membership

Employee recognition programme

Paid wellness days

End-of-trip facilities

Qualifications

• Expertise in developing and executing category and contract strategies.
• Hands-on experience with schedules of rates in supplier contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing events and establish a supplier panel for service delivery.
• Drive innovative incentivisation strategies for vendor partnerships.

Skills

Category and Contract Strategies

Negotiation Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Construction Industry Knowledge

Incentivisation Strategies

Education

Degree in Procurement

Degree in Business

Degree in Commerce

Job description

Senior Category & Contract Specialist - 12-month fixed-term - Perth CBD

We're looking for a skilled Senior Category & Contract Specialist to join our team and support Western Power's Housing Growth Program. In this 12-month fixed-term opportunity, you'll lead critical sourcing events, establish a supplier panel using a schedule of rates, and drive innovative incentivisation strategies. This is your chance to directly influence how we deliver reliable electricity to growing communities across the state.

Your Role in Action

• Shape the future of our Housing Growth Program by establishing long-term commercial strategies that drive value across category and contract management, supplier performance, and pricing.
• Play a key role in building a trusted supplier panel using a schedule of rates—laying the foundation for reliable, scalable service delivery.
• Design smart incentivisation strategies that bring out the best in our vendor partnerships and drive mutual success.
• Be a strategic influencer, working closely with stakeholders to lead impactful conversations and guide decisions that create real business outcomes for Western Power
• Lead the charge on major sourcing events—from negotiation to implementation—ensuring we secure the best deals and outcomes.
• Harness the power of data to track performance, support decision-making, and continuously improve.
• Drive efficiency and innovation through new commercial models, streamlining processes, and championing business improvement initiatives.
• Ensure strong commercial governance, overseeing spend, compliance, and contract performance to protect and grow our business.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Proven expertise in developing and executing category and contract strategies that deliver measurable value.
• Solid experience in the construction industry, with a deep understanding of its unique commercial and operational challenges.
• Hands-on experience working with schedule of rates and bills of quantities in supplier contracts.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of successfully leading complex sourcing events.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial models, including the design and implementation of incentivisation strategies.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills—able to communicate with influence and adapt your approach across diverse audiences.
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. Procurement, Business, Commerce), or equivalent experience that demonstrates your capability.

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:

• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
• 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.
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
• An innovative team culture that's enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three paid wellness days per year.
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office, perfect for cyclists.

Applications close on 19th May 2025 - Please include a cover letter highlighting your experience with schedules of rates and the development of strategic incentivisation approaches.

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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 world leading experts.

We’re committed to fostering diversity in all forms, including race, age, language, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and background. We provide inclusive and innovative workplaces for our people to thrive, making our workforce stronger, smarter, kinder, and more creative.

If you’re seeking a new opportunity that will challenge you to think bigger and imagine more, join us as we create an exciting new energy future for communities across Western Australia.

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 world leading experts.

We’re committed to fostering diversity in all forms, including race, age, language, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and background. We provide inclusive and innovative workplaces for our people to thrive, making our workforce stronger, smarter, kinder, and more creative.

If you’re seeking a new opportunity that will challenge you to think bigger and imagine more, join us as we create an exciting new energy future for communities across Western Australia.

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