They ensure cost-effective purchasing, compliance with regulations, and timely delivery of critical equipment, which supports project completion, infrastructure upgrades, and ongoing operations.
You thrive if you enjoy optimising supplier relationships, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with public sector procurement standards.Motivation often includes delivering cost-efficient, sustainable, and risk-mitigated supply chains for critical water services.
Manage procurement processes for water infrastructure, treatment chemicals, IT systems, and services. Develop tender documentation, evaluate bids, negotiate contracts, monitor supplier performance, and ensure compliance with Australian Government Procurement Rules and utility policies.
DAY TO DAY WORK
- Prepare tenders and negotiate contracts.
- Manage procurement processes for water projects and operations.
- Evaluate suppliers and contracts.
- Ensure ethical sourcing and compliance with corporate policies and procurement legislation.
- Track expenditure and report to management.
- Support project teams with purchasing needs.
Qualifications for this role
The following qualifications can be used to become a Procurement Specialist for the water industry:
- Bachelor in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Commerce.
or - Procurement or Contract Management certifications.
Where you might work
Consultant Offices
Infrastructure Projects
Water utilities and authorities
Technology and IoT companies
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