Procurement Lead NEW

We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Lead to join our team at Confluence Water. In this role, you will assist management in formulating and implementing the overall strategic procurement direction. You will also be responsible for delivering procurement support, expertise, and governance across Confluence Water’s requests for tender and projects, in accordance with our policies, procedures, and the procurement obligations of the Head Contract.

If you thrive on challenges and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with the Head Contract procurement obligations, including the Shared Purchasing Framework requirements.
• Support the Project Manager and Delivery Team in developing and executing procurement plans and deliverables.
• Compile and issue invitations to tender, evaluate responses and manage supplier and subcontract award processes in collaboration with Contracts Managers, Legal, and the Delivery Team.
• Manage the end-to-end prequalification process for providers, including negotiating agreements.
• Assist in managing all Head Contract early warning notices and compensation events during pre-contracts.
• Provide support to the Commercial team in managing subcontracts and resolving related disputes or similar matters.
• Train Project Team members in their responsibilities and obligations for procurement matters under the Head Contract and subcontracts, including change control and approvals.

What You Will Bring

You’ll bring attention to detail and exceptional communication and negotiation skills, confidently navigating high-pressure situations both independently and collaboratively. Your proven problem-solving mindset and strong stakeholder management will make a real impact on the team’s success.

• Tertiary qualification in Construction and or Business or related field.
• Procurement experience within a commercial organisation.
• General knowledge of construction works.

What We Offer

• Suite of benefits including health and wellness initiatives.
• Personalised career growth working with an industry leader.
• Competitive remuneration with on-going training and support.
• Opportunity to work within a secure long-term leading JV project.
• Safety focused culture working within in an essential service industry.

About Confluence Water

Confluence Water, a Ventia, Downer and Jacobs Joint Venture, is one of three Regional Delivery Partnerships providing services for Sydney Water. We work hard to ensure that Sydney Water keeps running for people who live in the North Region of Sydney – rain, hail or shine. We are often the first to reach an emergency during severe weather events and we are responsible for the delivery of an unprecedented pipeline of capital works across the life of our ten year contract. 

Confluence Water delivers design, construction, maintenance and facilities management services from Sydney Harbour to the Hawkesbury River and includes the Hills Shire.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.  

How to apply

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Position Reference Number: 167773