Contracts Administration (Administration & Office Support)Full timeWhittens is an Australian owned and operated multidisciplined civil construction company, proudly offering over 22 years' experience throughout Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland.With a growing reputation, we continue to partner with some of Australia's major Infrastructure, Mining, Oil and Gas and Defence clients, specialising in the delivery of large scale and technically complex concrete construction, roadworks, earthworks and piping works projects.Our mission, as an agile and people centric business, is to be the market leader in civil contracting, achieving sustainable growth through high performing people who safely deliver successful project outcomes for their clients.YOUR ROLE:Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the Accounts Payable Manager as a member of a collaborative Accounts team, the main responsibility of the Procurement Officer will be to ensure compliance with internal procurement processes within the company, specifically with support with onboarding approved vendors, purchase order maintenance, supporting site-based staff with procurement needs and related procurement functions for the national group.Ensure procurement activities adhere to company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards.Supporting the purchasing functions across multiple projects and states.Assist the Project and Head Office teams across the package, material and service needs, creating and following up on Purchase Orders and minimising risk to the company.Drive strategic initiatives towards procurement, championing change management with a view to deliver enhanced efficiencies in the Procure to Pay process and systems.Prepare and present procurement reports to management, highlighting key metrics, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.Provide in-depth training to all new hires to achieve the Company's Procure to Pay objectives.Support all departments to ensure suppliers are chosen based on quality, cost, and reliability.Working within an ERP system to manage the procurement functions.Identify and mitigate risks associated with procurement activities, including vendor supply chain disruptions and supplier performance issues.ABOUT YOU:Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in Procurement with strong knowledge and understanding of the Civil and Construction or Mining industries.Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and conditions.Thorough attention to detail to ensure accuracy in procurement processes.Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.Proactive approach to identifying and resolving procurement-related issues.Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience working within Vista is an advantage.Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards.WHAT WHITTENS OFFER:Whittens are committed to investing in our people, offering learning and development opportunities to build on the skills and experience you bring. With a strong pipeline of works secured, there are opportunities beyond the current project to build your career with us.Safety is at the forefront of everything we do.Generous and competitive salary package on weekly pay.Work amongst engaged leaders and collaborative teams.High-performance supportive culture.Eligibility for cash bonuses as part of the employee referral program.Discounted Health insurance.Paid parental leave.Novated Lease.Long term permanent role and the opportunity to work on a range of projects across Australia.Whittens is committed to workplace diversity. We support women in civil construction, champion Indigenous partnerships and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.Please note that this role is being sourced through Whittens directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.#J-18808-Ljbffr