Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)
Government - State (Government & Defence)
Full time
Water is essential for life.
At Seqwater, we're not just delivering water—we're driving innovation, growth and transformation to secure the future of water across South East Queensland.
As one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city in Australia, our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges and north to Gympie.
As we enter an exciting period of expansion, we're embracing new technologies and sustainable practices to meet the growing needs of our region.
We work collaboratively across our organisation and with our stakeholders, constantly striving to enhance the quality of service we provide.
Our transformation is about more than just infrastructure—it's about people.
Our team of dedicated professionals are united by a shared passion for creating lasting, meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve.
About Your Opportunity As the Senior Procurement & Commercial Analyst you will provide authoritative Subject Matter Expertise and leverage procurement data and spend analysis, to provide senior leaders with complex data insights, that inform business-wide commercial decisions, and drive strategic commercial outcomes.
This role combines expertise in procurement data analytics, process optimisation, and environmental scanning, to inform and improve procurement strategies and operations, and enhance business decision-making.
Key responsibilities: Leverage procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities, supplier performance trends, and develop risk mitigation strategies that drive strategic business-wide decisions and deliver commercial value.Design and deliver advanced analytical reports and dynamic dashboards to provide actionable insights that guide procurement strategies and decision-making at the executive level.Lead process optimisation initiatives by analysing procurement workflows to enhance efficiency, governance, and value creation across the procurement function.Collaborate with procurement and broader teams to translate complex data into clear, actionable strategies that align with overall business goals and drive Commercial Service excellence and governance through the business.Conduct environmental scanning and interpret market dynamics and supplier performance data to inform procurement strategies that enhance agility, competitive advantage, and supplier relationship management.Drive digital procurement tool implementation and optimisation, ensuring seamless integration of data systems that enhance decision-making capabilities and process automation.About you To be successful in this role, you will possess:
Significant demonstrated experience in procurement data analysis, spend analysis, and process optimisation, with a focus on driving commercial outcomes and operational efficiency.Strong expertise in procurement tools, digital platforms, and data analytics software (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Power BI, Tableau) to generate actionable insights and reports.Experience leading procurement process improvement initiatives, including system implementations and automation efforts to drive efficiency and compliance.Experience collaborating cross-functionally with procurement, commercial, and finance teams to align data-driven insights with broader business strategies, with the ability to negotiate, persuade and influence outcomes.Bachelor's degree in finance, Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
(Master's degree or relevant certifications such as CIPS or CPSM are a plus).Experience working on large scale infrastructure projects.This position has a salary range of $118,579 - $129,013 (dependent on experience) plus 12.75% superannuation.
Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other medical/character requirements.
Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically deemed ineligible.
Each application will be considered on its merits. If you are looking for an extraordinary career in which you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!
To apply Submit your cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and your resume via the Apply button.
Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.
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