Social Procurement and Governance Specialist Social Procurement and Governance Specialist • Shape your career, reshape WA's energy future.
• More than 35 employee benefits including a recognition and rewards' program.
• Join an organisation that encourages diversity and inclusiveness.
Shape WA's energy future and enjoy a career you can be proud of
It's an exciting time to work in the energy industry, with extensive opportunities for long-term personal and professional growth.
As we deliver energy solutions across the largest geographical area of any Australian power provider, we listen to and work with our communities, our customers and our team. We're responding to the challenges presented by a changing climate and leading the transition to a low carbon, renewable energy future.
We're privileged to work with, live alongside and respect the culture of First Nations peoples who first understood the energy of this land.
Social Procurement and Governance Specialist
The role will be leading the effective delivery of social procurement initiatives including Modern Slavery Act, Jobs Act, Aboriginal Procurement and Disability Enterprise by providing guidance, assurance, implementing recommendations, reviewing and monitoring performance and working with stakeholders to ensure compliance with legislative, state government and Horizon Power's policies, processes, templates and best practice.
This is a permanent, full-time position.
Your new role will:
• Responsible for overall governance including the development and continuous improvement of the Procurement Policy, Procurement Guides and supporting procurement templates and documentations and provide advice and guidance on such matters.
• Develop and implement social procurement strategies and policies that align with the Horizon Power vision, mission and values.
• Identify, assess, monitor and promote potential social procurement opportunities and risks, such as sourcing from social enterprises, Aboriginal suppliers and regional/ local businesses and liaise and work with internal teams and external bodies, independent advisors and organisations.
• Produce the Modern Slavery Statement, reporting and associated documents and other activities such as due diligence to meet Horizon Power's Modern Slavery Act obligations.
• Responsible for procurement upskilling and change management including training, mentoring and supporting the wider Procurement & Supply Chain team and business, and consulting external independent advisors and bodies.
• Responsible for representing Horizon Power at workshops, networking events and forums.
• Monitor and evaluate the social, economic, and environmental impacts and benefits of social procurement activities, using appropriate indicators and metrics including developing PowerBI reports.
• Identify system enhancement / optimisation opportunities to support data management, analytics and reporting for procurement systems.
You will have:
• A degree and or professional qualification in law, finance, management, economics, commerce or an equivalent discipline is essential.
• WA Driver's License Class "C" or "C-A" is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement, governance, or related fields, preferably in the utility sector or a similar industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of social procurement and governance principles, practices, and standards, as well as the utility sector's regulatory and operational environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as suppliers, partners, customers, regulators, and the media.
• Technical Skills – Source to Contract, Procurement Strategy and Planning, Contract Management, Contract Law and Legislative Obligations, Negotiation Planning and Negotiating, Financial Management and Projects.
Our employees enjoy real rewards and recognition including;
• Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers.
• Additional 3 days of Private Leave.a
• Experience real recognition – more than 35 benefits that work for you.
• Give back to your community through volunteering days.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing through our award-winning Illuminate program.
Our workplace culture is created through every interaction, every experience and everything we do.
Across our organisation, we recognise and reward people and offer work that works with you. We're committed to equality and celebrate the diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all characteristics that make our Horizon Power team so special. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
If you want more amazing reasons of why Horizon Power should be your employer of choice, check our careers page to find out more. about-us/careers/.
Are you ready for something that's bigger than a job?
If you're excited about the opportunity to join our Horizon Power team and make a real difference in the energy future of WA, we want to hear from you.
Click 'Apply' below to get started with your application.
Applications close on Friday 4th of October 2024.
Please note: In some cases, we need to close the advertising earlier than the closing date - so don't miss your chance!
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