Position overview

• Permanent, Full-Time Opportunity
• $107,675.65 - $113,862.32 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• True hybrid working - work from home and our Mitcham office
• Shape procurement strategies that drive impact and innovation.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Procurement, you will be a trusted advisor and strategic enabler, leveraging your expertise in procurement and contract management to drive value-for-money outcomes, risk mitigation, and governance compliance.

Your work will span the full procurement lifecycle-from developing sourcing strategies and overseeing contracts to driving process improvements and fostering strong partnerships. You will support diverse business areas and contribute to a resilient, sustainable, and high-performing supply chain.

About us
We're on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source. We're one of Australia's largest water utilities with over 30% of Victoria's population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services.

Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive. Here, you'll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us.

We're committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners/Custodians in water and land management.

Your key responsibilities

• Monitor contract performance, provide strategic insights, and manage contract variations.
• Oversee procurement processes, ensure compliance with governance frameworks, and support access to State Purchase Contracts.
• Build collaborative relationships across business units, procurement teams, and suppliers to align strategies and strengthen market intelligence.
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks, ensure legal and ethical compliance, and contribute to sustainable procurement practices.
• Drive process enhancements, adopt emerging industry best practices, and support capability-building initiatives.

What we're looking for

• Demonstrated experience in procurement, contract management, or supply chain performance.
• A strategic mindset, with strong analytical, risk management, and governance skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills-the ability to build trust, influence decisions, and collaborate across teams.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to driving continuous improvement.
• A tertiary qualification in business, procurement, supply chain, accounting, or contract management (preferred but not essential).

To view the full position description, click HERE.

Why Yarra Valley Water?
We celebrate and encourage new thinking at every level. Creating opportunities for you to grow - both professionally, and personally. When you flourish, we all do.

• $107,675.65 - $113,862.32 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook HERE.
• $650 home office set up allowance for eligible employees
• Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• 15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, wellbeing, mental health, menstrual or menopause
• Request to swap certain public holidays for another day of paid leave

To read more about our benefits and culture, read our employee handbook HERE.

Did you know?
Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other marginalised people tend to only apply when they meet all of them. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily tick every box, please apply or get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

How to apply
Applications should include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume.
Closing date: Monday, 17 th March 2025
This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants.

We welcome applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with Disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI+ community, and people from all cultural backgrounds. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact us via email .

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position. This may also include a Police Check or Aus Check, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.