About Seqwater
Water is essential for life. At Seqwater, we’re not just delivering water—we’re driving innovation, growth and transformation to secure the future of water across South East Queensland.
As one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city in Australia, our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges and north to Gympie .
As we enter an exciting period of expansion, we're embracing new technologies and sustainable practices to meet the growing needs of our region. We work collaboratively across our organisation and with our stakeholders, constantly striving to enhance the quality of service we provide. As we modernise our systems and invest in smarter water grids, we remain focused on delivering the highest standard of service, always with the future in mind.
Our transformation is about more than just infrastructure—it’s about people. Our team of dedicated professionals are united by a shared passion for creating lasting, meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve, and this is reflected in Our Vision, Water for Life, Our Promise - Safe for Life, and Our Values of integrity, respect, care, and courage that shape everything we do.
If you want to be part of an organisation that’s shaping the future of water management, now is the time to join Seqwater.
About Your Opportunity
As the Senior Procurement & Commercial Analyst you will provide authoritative Subject Matter Expertise and leverage procurement data and spend analysis, to provide senior leaders with complex data insights, that inform business-wide commercial decisions, and drive strategic commercial outcomes. This role combines expertise in procurement data analytics, process optimisation, and environmental scanning, to inform and improve procurement strategies and operations, and enhance business decision-making. You will focus on identifying trends, opportunities for savings, and areas for process improvement, ensuring that procurement decisions are informed by accurate and actionable insights.
Key responsibilities:
* Leverage procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities, supplier performance trends, and develop risk mitigation strategies that drive strategic business-wide decisions and deliver commercial value.
* Design and deliver advanced analytical reports and dynamic dashboards to provide actionable insights that guide procurement strategies and decision-making at the executive level.
* Lead process optimisation initiatives by analysing procurement workflows to enhance efficiency, governance, and value creation across the procurement function.
* Collaborate with procurement and broader teams to translate complex data into clear, actionable strategies that align with overall business goals and drive Commercial Service excellence and governance through the business.
* Conduct environmental scanning and interpret market dynamics and supplier
* performance data to inform procurement strategies that enhance agility, competitive advantage, and supplier relationship management.
* Drive digital procurement tool implementation and optimisation, ensuring seamless integration of data systems that enhance decision-making capabilities and process automation.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
Essentials
* Significant demonstrated experience in procurement data analysis, spend analysis, and process optimisation, with a focus on driving commercial outcomes and operational efficiency.
* Strong expertise in procurement tools, digital platforms, and data analytics software (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Power BI, Tableau) to generate actionable insights and reports.
* Experience leading procurement process improvement initiatives, including system implementations and automation efforts to drive efficiency and compliance.
* Experience collaborating cross-functionally with procurement, commercial, and finance teams to align data-driven insights with broader business strategies, with the ability to negotiate, persuade and influence outcomes.
* Proven experience in procurement data analysis, spend analysis, and process improvement.
* Experience with digital procurement initiatives and tool optimization.
Desirables
* Bachelor’s degree in finance, Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Master’s degree or relevant certifications such as CIPS or CPSM are a plus).
* Experience working on large scale infrastructure project.
This position has a salary range of $118,579 - $129,013 (dependent on experience) plus 12.75% superannuation.
Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other medical/character requirements. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically deemed ineligible. Each application will be considered on its merits.
For a more detailed preview of the work that you will be involved in for this role, feel free to take a look at the position description on our careers page - careers.seqwater.com.au We also invite you to connect with us on LinkedIn and join our growing community of followers to see all the latest news and job opportunities as and when they happen - https://www.linkedin.com/company/seqwater/
If you are looking for an extraordinary career in which you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Why Work For Us?
At Seqwater we care.
We offer competitive pay and job security while prioritising the health and wellbeing of our employees through initiatives such as immunisation programs and skin checks. Our flexible hybrid working options help you balance your career with your personal life.
You’ll benefit from discounted memberships, ongoing professional development opportunities, and generous leave options, including the ability to purchase additional leave.
At Seqwater, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity, ensuring everyone feels included, respected, and treated fairly.
To apply
Submit your cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and your resume via the Apply button.
Applications close: 11:55PM AEST, 11:55PM AEST, Thursday 20th November 2024
For further information please email enquiries to recruitment@seqwater.com.au
Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.