Team Manager, Accounts Payable and Procurement ServicesHybrid

About the Role: 

This role provides leadership, supervision, and support to the Accounts Payable and Procurement Services teams, ensuring all activities align with Sydney Water’s policies and procedures. The position is responsible for overseeing team performance and managing Accounts Payable Officers and Procurement Services Officers. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage and control the accurate and timely processing and payment of accounts payable for Sydney Water, ensuring records management meets risk, audit, and compliance requirements. 
• Oversee the processing, monitoring, and management of procurement services administration, including supplier onboarding, Source to Contract (S2C), and Requisition to Pay (R2P) processes. 
• Supervise the effective and efficient handling of escalated enquiries, ensuring adherence to team Service Level Agreements. 
• Resolve invoice match exceptions by collaborating with the business and Procurement to identify root causes of recurring issues and trends, reporting these to leadership, and driving improvement initiatives. 
• Manage issues of stop supply with vendors, ensuring satisfactory and timely resolution. 
• Manage end-to-end P-card administration. 
• Ensure adherence to compliance controls related to Fraud and Corruption. 
• Lead initiatives to improve the operational effectiveness and efficiency of Accounts Payable and Procurement Services. 
• Liaise with the Business Connect Accounting team to ensure accurate recording and monitoring of expenses. 

Skills & Experience: 

• 7+ years of Accounts Payable experience, with at least 3 years in a team leader/manager role overseeing accounts payable operations in a large organisation. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of end-to-end processes, including Pcard and Accounts Payable aspects. 
• 5+ years of experience in the Procurement R2P process, with proven expertise in purchasing requisition/purchase order processing and maintenance, ensuring accuracy. 
• Proven ability to drive process improvements in Accounts Payable and Purchasing, achieving measurable results. 
• Demonstrated customer service experience. 
• High level experience and proficiency in ERP systems SAP and ARIBA and management systems such as MAXIMO and Concur. 
• Strong stakeholder management skills. 
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. 
• Effective process improvement capabilities. 
• Strong interpersonal communication skills 

Essential Requirements: 

• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. 

Closing Date: Thursday 22nd May 11:59pm AEST. 

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact Angela.Nguyen@sydneywater.com.au for any further information. 

Please see the Job Profile for the role’s full accountabilities.  

Dive into Our Great Benefits! 

Competitive Compensation: 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 generous 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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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 Live Hire talent profile in our Talent Community.  

We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with Live Hire’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.   

Please see the Job Profile for the role’s full accountabilities.