When you choose AusNet, you'll join genuine people working together making Real Progress.
At AusNet, we're the link between renewable energy sources and local communities, playing a key role in the clean energy transition and providing essential energy to every Victorian family.
Help us lead the way, while enriching your career with real people who encourage you to bring your best and make a real impact – for your career, our communities, and Australia's cleaner energy future.
Purposeful work with genuinely good people.
That's refreshing.
As an industry in transformation, we're excited by the possibilities.
Become part of a critical team that will unlock the renewable energy potential whilst delivering clean and affordable energy to Victorians.
As the Senior Sourcing Specialist, you will drive and lead effective sourcing activity to obtain an outcome that optimises total cost of ownership for AusNet Services.
With a Hybrid split Office/WFH, this role can be based in Melbourne CBD and is part of the Development & Future Networks team.
This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to:
Lead development of internal category profiles for the assigned categories (historical spend analysis, category criticality assessment, identification of constraints) and align with internal customers.
Contribute to Category Risk Profiling in support of the Category & Commercial Managers, incorporating trend analysis and market insights to identify future risks and potential mitigatory strategies.
Define approach for the continuous analysis and evaluation of internal factors (e.g.
technical requirements, services requirements) and external factors (e.g.
supply market dynamics, impact assessment) to derive input for category management, executing with the support of Sourcing Specialists.
Develop sourcing strategies and methods for the assigned categories based on supply and demand power analysis and align with internal customers (also covering non-commercial levers like specification improvement, strategic supplier partnerships, etc.).
Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for assigned categories, including impact assessments, internal stakeholder management plans, and up-front evaluations of the suitability of existing major partners.
Develop project plans based on market engagement event requirements, including workload, Procurement and Corporate resource requirements, risks, and timelines, working closely with Category & Commercial Managers.
Manage preparation of RFx documentation including bid templates tailored to specific category requirements, working with Sourcing Specialists to develop necessary collateral.
Work with Category & Commercial Managers to bring together cross-functional teams in supplier negotiations, providing category insights and analytical support as required.
Develop stakeholder engagement plans prior to commencement of sourcing events, based on business requirements and Procurement team knowledge and capability, for approval by Category & Commercial Managers.
Proactively develop and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders across AusNet Services and the broader industry.
You don't need to check every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of:
Masters/MBA is an advantage.
Professional qualification/certification from a related professional body, e.g.
Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS), is an advantage.
Minimum 5 years sourcing experience.
Current knowledge and experience with the utilities industry is an advantage.
Current knowledge and experience with financial budgeting and planning is an advantage.
Tech proficiency: Advanced competency with productivity tools (Microsoft Office e.g.
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
is mandatory; competency with procurement enterprise systems (e.g.
ERP systems, e-Procurement tools) is an advantage.
A real place to belong
We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives, and diversity in our team.
Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events, or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.
We believe in more than just competitive pay.
Here's what sets us apart:
Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part-time arrangements, we'll work with you to help balance work and life.
Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service.
Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you.
Perks: we offer all the other perks you've come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts, and more.
As an industry in transformation, we're excited by the possibilities ahead.
So, if you're passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet.
Together, we can shape a new way forward.
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