Senior Contracts & Procurement Lead — Water Operations

Veolia Environmental Services; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role with flexible working安排

Broad exposure across operational and,

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Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services in Tomago, NSW, is seeking a Senior Advisor Contracts and Procurement to lead procurement strategies for water operations. You will advise stakeholders, analyze spend trends and manage supplier performance, delivering value and reducing risk across multiple spend categories.

The role offers permanent employment with flexible working arrangements, development opportunities, and travel to NSW water sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting operational, infrastructure or project environments.
• Ability to turn business needs into procurement solutions.
• Willingness to travel to NSW water sites (2–3 times per year).

Responsibilities

• Developing procurement strategies aligned with operational priorities
• Advising stakeholders on procurement processes, policies and requirements
• Analyzing spend and market trends to identify savings and improvements
• Managing supplier categories, relationships and performance
• Supporting contract reviews with project owners, Legal and Finance
• Identifying procurement risks and developing practical controls
• Improving procurement guidelines, templates and processes
• Monitoring performance and reporting on procurement outcomes

Skills

Commercial

Analytical

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Veolia Environmental Services in Tomago, NSW, is seeking a Senior Advisor Contracts and Procurement to lead procurement strategies for water operations. You will advise stakeholders, analyze spend trends and manage supplier performance, delivering value and reducing risk across multiple spend categories.

The role offers permanent employment with flexible working arrangements, development opportunities, and travel to NSW water sites as needed.