Commercial Supply Manager

Commercial Supply Manager

Optimize Commercial Contracts across the Sydney Water Network – this brand-new role will be integral to achieving value for money for our 5 million customers.

About the role:

Passionate about delivering essential water and wastewater services? Your chance to join Sydney Water as a Commercial Supply Manager, where you'll impact 5 million customers by managing and negotiating major water operational agreements. This role focuses on optimizing water delivery costs, guiding contract and production managers, and driving commercial improvements. You'll also shape new opportunities across our geographical footprint while helping to maintain high standards for public health and water quality. If you're ready to make a strategic impact and lead with excellence, we want to hear from you!

What you will be doing: 

• Leadership - Lead and motivate a team of Water Analysts, Technology Integration leads and Contract Officers in balancing customer service, culture, and commercial goals.
• Implement strategies, monitor performance, and improve processes.
• Establish new ways of reporting cost of water across the business and identify way to optimise water costs, influence change.
• Identify and develop new opportunities for better commercial outcomes.
• Commercial Management - Explore new commercial opportunities and lead commercial projects for strategic outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement to create efficient and safe cross-business processes.
• Oversee contract management for water agreements, negotiation and commercial analysis
• Collaboration and integration - Working with external major partners and internal businesses to establish the cost of water model.
• Develop budgets, manage financial performance across various businesses and implement strategic water supply outcomes.
• Drive operational efficiency and improvement programs in partnership with internal and external stakeholder to ensure lowest cost to serve

Your Experience and Qualifications:

Apart from an interest in working in the water industry and providing great outcomes for our community of customers , you will have tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Science, Commerce, Law or another related discipline. Also you will have:

·      Demonstrable track record of success in managing major commercial arrangements in an engineering or utilities environment (ideally water!)

·      Experience managing complex contractual agreements with a wide range of stakeholders

·      Advanced skills in presenting complex and varied data analysis

·      Ability to balance a range of complex customer needs with commercial and regulatory drivers

·      Highly developed communication, evaluation and problem-solving skills

·      Demonstrated program and project management experience inclusive of high value complex projects

Does this sound like you? Apply now. Closing date: Sunday 25th May 11.59pm AEST

We support you through the application process and can modify as needed – let us know what you need. For more information, you can contact recruitment@sydneywater.com.au 

Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.  

Why join us 

At Sydney Water, your work will make a real difference in people’s lives—and your own. With diverse projects and roles, you'll find ample career growth opportunities. At Sydney Water, we actively seek and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and individuality., fostering a safe environment where everyone can thrive and shape impactful community projects. We offer flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career progression among our many benefits.  

Dive into Our Great Benefits: 

• Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 
• Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being. 
• Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success. 
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 
• Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 
• Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance. 
• Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. 
• Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

Working at Sydney Water  

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.  

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community.  

Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.