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Permanent - Full-time, Procurement, Supply & Warehousing

We have two Category Specialist roles one in our ICT team and the other is in our Corporate Services team.

About Stanwell:

Stanwell provides the spark for a bright future, and that future starts now. With our corporate office in Brisbane’s CBD and sites in the South Burnett and Rockhampton regions, we are a supplier of energy solutions to Queensland, the National Electricity Market, and large energy users throughout Australia. With more than 3,000 MW of renewable generation projects and firming capacity under development, we have an extensive renewable energy pipeline, with a goal of 9 to 10 GW of renewable energy and between 3 and 3.5 GW of energy storage in place by 2035.

We care. We adapt. We deliver. These values are the driving force behind everything we do. As we grow and deliver the pipeline of projects in the coming years, we will continue to serve our communities and deliver the power that Queensland needs.

About the role

Both roles are full-time opportunities located in Brisbane CBD.

The Category Specialist - will partner with our Information and Communication Technology function with a charter of delivering innovative commercial outcomes within a dynamic energy landscape. This role will report directly to the Procurement Portfolio Team Leader, ICT and Team Leader, Corporate Services.

Key activities include:

  • Develop Sourcing Strategies, Category Plans and Procurement plans focused on optimal outcomes across the ICT Procurement/Corporate Services Portfolios
  • Identify and manage commercial, contractual, operational, financial, reputational, ethical and supply chain risks to minimise negative impacts on category objectives while encouraging opportunity and innovation.
  • Actively manage appropriate sourcing strategies, supply market risks and opportunities so as to ensure delivery of “best value for money” outcomes.
  • Negotiate directly with suppliers and contractors during the tender process or where difficulties arise following award with regard to acquisition methods, pricing, deliveries or product specification.
  • Managing key stakeholders from the earliest stages of the process to facilitate optimum outcomes for both project and operational needs.

About you

  • Extensive sourcing experience particularly in relation to ICT/Corporate Services  activities.
  • Knowledge of ICT contract considerations. Experience establishing general and comprehensive QITC arrangements is highly desirable.
  • Operational experience in the development and implementation of category management plans for complex goods and/or services contractual arrangements for corporate and site operations within asset intensive industries such as Utilities, Mining, or Manufacturing with a focus on ICT/Corporate Services procurement including sourcing a broad range of software, hardware and services.
  • Strong written communication skills, along with productive working relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the business
  • Good level of business, contractual and financial literacy.

Benefits:

  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Centrally located in Brisbane CBD
  • Weekly pay
  • Incentive scheme
  • Health and Wellbeing initiatives available
  • Access to learning and development on and off the job.
  • IP/TPD insurance units for Brighter Super members
  • Exceptional safety culture
  • Plus, a whole lot more!

What’s next?

To submit your application, please apply online with your CV.

Applications close: 11:55pm, 7 May 2024

Further information on Stanwell can be found online at www.stanwell.com

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks (may include police checks, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing).

Inclusion and diversity is an important part of shaping Stanwell’s culture and how our workplace operates. We recognise and value that it’s essential to creating a safe, inclusive, and productive workplace.

We are proactive about giving our people opportunities to excel and truly be themselves. We enable this through diversity, fairness, and flexible work practices.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

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Notice to Placement Agencies and External Recruiters:
If you are a placement agency or external recruiter, please do not submit resumes to Stanwell prior to having a signed staffing agency agreement with Stanwell. Stanwell is not liable for and will not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by an agency other than its approved suppliers. Furthermore, any resumes received from a placement agency or external recruiter in absence of an agreement will be considered by Stanwell and may be forwarded to internal recruiters for their information.

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