Technology Sourcing Specialist

About the role :

As a Specialist - Technology Sourcing, you will assist with the sourcing of technology programs of work and projects. With significant experience in complex technology procurement, your role will be to help define the procurement plan, and to deliver on capital project procurement.  Working alongside a dynamic and professional team, you will be a strong vendor front-runner by managing technology project commercial engagements and help with the management of the technology project vendor contracts.

What the role will offer :

We have 2 x 12 months, full-time opportunities with flexible working arrangements, which means you’ll have more time for the important things in life. No explanations required.

Other benefits include but are not limited to social clubs, 17.5% extra pay when taking annual leave, wellness leave, flexible working arrangements, on-site gyms, salary packaging, professional development and learning programs.

What the role will involve :

• Develop Sourcing Strategies / Procurement Plans for technology programs of work and identify stakeholders to assist Legal Services Business Unit.
• Provide commercial sourcing advice, support, and input for the business cases to ensure alignment to relevant technology commercial sourcing strategy.
• In collaboration with Legal Services Business Unit coordinate and assist in commercial negotiations for relevant IT Contracts, including rates, fees, charges, SLA’s, SOW compliance, damages.
• Forecast contracts sufficiently to ensure that required procurement and establishment timeframes can be pre-emptively planned
• Ensure that project delivery services provided by vendors satisfy the contract requirements and deliver value to the Corporation.

Key skills and experience :

• Degree qualification in commercial, business, procurement, legal or other related discipline
• Extensive experience in development and management of contracts for goods, works and services, particularly in IT
• Substantial experience in management of contract development and management of teams
• Extensive knowledge of contract and commercial law
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Apply :   If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Sunday 17 September 2023

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace :

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website