- Permanent role, Potts Hill base location with flexible working
- Crucial role working at forefront of Sydney Water’s operations with direct impact on customers
- Responsible for operational and commercial management of contract agreements in the Water Supply & Production business
At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities.
About us
We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.
About the role
The role is focussed on operational and commercial management of contract agreements in the Water Supply & Production business, and the broader Customer Delivery group. This role will deliver improvements, guiding Contract Officers and Production Hub Managers, with a strong operational risk and management focus, helping to shape new commercial opportunities across Sydney Water’s geographical footprint.
Initially you will be responsible for the management of chemical supplier agreements covering all operational network and treatment plant sites across Sydney Water.
This position is critical in maintaining risk performance both in the short term and long term. It directly impacts tactical objectives and long-term strategic objectives for water quality for assigned agreements.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Contract management of and performance management of chemical supplier agreements and other operational agreements as required
- Supplier performance management including financial and non-KPIs, periodic performance appraisals, risk register management, and other issues management including liaising on environmental and safety incidents
- Identifying improvements to drive savings, innovation, new product trials or accreditation
- Pulling together the various needs for chemical supply across the business – setting priorities and strategies
- Manage audit programmes for assigned agreements. This includes coordinating and conducting audits and site inspections as required for safety, environment, performance and quality parameters on a risk-based frequency.
- Management of annual purchase order activities including raising, amendment, or contingency
- Manage variation requests including any commercial quotations including updates in ARIBA
About you
- Tertiary qualifications in engineering, science, commerce or law or other relevant qualification.
- Current Driver's Licence
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex contract agreements in large organisations
- Understanding of compliance, probity, and audit requirements and how they relate to commercial contracts.
- Understanding of treatment/ operational processes, asset management and control systems.
- Capability in conflict resolution.
- Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to communicate at all organisational levels, with regulators and contractors.
Closing date: 20 October 2022
Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. For more information, you can contact recruitment@sydneywater.com.au
Sydney Water welcomes you to apply if you feel you meet the selection criteria. The successful completion of a Criminal History Check and Medical Assessment form part of the application process.
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We want your perspective and ideas to help us find better ways to delight our customers, so we encourage you to apply no matter your age, sex or culture. You can be part of a committed, highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney.
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