About the CompanySA Water is a successful, modern water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia. We employ more than 1,700 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians.We operate in a geographically and climatically diverse service area, with sites and locations from Ceduna through to Port Augusta, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, across to the Riverland, down to Mount Gambier, and most places in between.Our strength and expertise have been shaped by our history. For more than 165 years, South Australians have depended on us to innovate and deliver efficient and sustainable water services. With nationally and internationally recognised industry expertise, we're focused on understanding and meeting our customers' expectations.As well as safely delivering smart and reliable services for our customers of today, we innovate to shape the water solutions of the future that will support thriving economies and healthy communities.We are driven by our values; we value our people, we do work that matters, we keep it real, we know that our work has impact and we are future focused. Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for all South Australians.About the roleAs a Category Lead- Capital Works and Services you will work collaboratively with stakeholders and effectively procure and manage supply performance for the CWS category of spend and risk to ensure optimal business outcomes for SA Water. You will lead and deliver category management activities across the CWS supply chain category.About Business Insights and ExcellenceThe Business Insights and Excellence group drives operational excellence by enabling best business practices, economic pricing, supply chain management, and performance optimisation to support the broader business and partners in delivering reliable, cost-effective, sustainable, and future-focused outcomes.In addition, your responsibilities will include:Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day.Manage the development and delivery of comprehensive category management plans within SA Water's Supply Chain Capital Works and Services Team.Maintain a high standard of procurement and contracts management across the capital works and services category for major projects.Anticipating and mitigating supply chain risk, securing continuity of supply across your extended supply chain.Lead complex procurement processes relating to major projects and initiatives, directing key commercial negotiations and ensuring true partnership is achieved with your suppliers.Providing a high level of stakeholder engagement with internal customers, and demonstrating superior relationship management and influencing skills.Act as a "go-to" person in the team, focused on using your knowledge to up skill the business and mentor less experienced staff members.Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:Demonstrated procurement and contracting experience with strong negotiation, risk management and supplier management skills.Highly developed interpersonal and relationship building skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work autonomously.Strong analytical skills.Formal qualifications in Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial or other relevant Qualifications i.e., MCIPS or equivalent experience (Desirable).Demonstrated strategic planning ability e.g., Category Management Plans (Desirable).To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Tracy from the Talent Acquisition team ****** close 4pm, 10 January 2025.A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.
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