Who we are

In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.

As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, we care for water, life, and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.

Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, run through a backyard sprinkler, or kayak down the Yarra we’re there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home, just as we have for over 130 years.

If you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what’s right, you're in the right place.

About the Role

The Procurement Manager - Contracts is accountable to the Head of Procurement & Contract Management for all Contract Management and related contract performance governance across Melbourne Water. The role manages all governance, delivery, and performance obligations across all Melbourne Water contracts from award to completion, including supplier relationship development, contract performance and risk management, in line with the Procurement Policy, Procurement Framework, and Contract Management Framework.

• Provide leadership, direction, and effective management of Contract Management; to deliver high quality contract management services to the organisation, and to build the overall effectiveness of the Procurement and Contract Management function.
• lead all contract management governance to meet Victorian Government Procurement Board (VGPB) and other applicable Agency and legislated obligations across the organisation.
• Support the business in preparing for complex negotiations for contract variations, contract renewals and claims/disputes to deliver better procurement outcomes and mitigate commercial risks.
• Research, develop and implement frameworks, strategies, systems, and solutions to improve the discipline of Contract Management and contracted party performance.
• Enhance supplier relationships and outcomes, including guiding the implementation and establishment of KPIs and governance structures, risk identification and mitigation, monitoring performance benefits tracking and outcomes.
• Provide sound advice to procurement and contract management professionals and stakeholders on strategies to manage supplier performance and development, improve future contract outcomes and build the overall effectiveness of the Procurement function.

For more information, please refer to the Role Mandate

About you:

• Demonstrated change management in complex multi divisional and project-based organisations.
• Continuous improvement mind-set and skills.
• Demonstrated experience in driving strategic outcomes and collaboration across an enterprise.
• Demonstrated experience with superior outcomes in contract negotiation and supplier performance/relationship management.
• Tertiary degree in Business/ Commerce or related field.
• Proactive approach to stakeholder engagement and development of collaborative working relationships.
• High level oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to guide and influence senior stakeholders across the business irrespective of role and responsibility.
• Experience of working, fostering, embedding, and growing a continuous value delivery and contract management improvement.

Why join us:

At Melbourne Water, we care deeply about water and the life it sustains. 

Our team is inspired by passion and purpose, with an unwavering commitment to safety. We are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.

We do not just talk about flexible working - we live it. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning flows through everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

Our long-standing commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people living with disability, mature age and young jobseekers from all cultures can apply with confidence knowing they are safe, affirmed, and celebrated.

If you’re curious, action-orientated, outcomes-focused, and enthusiastic about public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive your application and learn if you could be a great fit. 

How to Apply

Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Sunday 16^th February 2024 at 11:55pm AEST