Sourcing and Procurement Business Partner

TransGrid is seeking a Sourcing and Procurement Business Partner in Sydney, Australia, to oversee procurement of construction equipment and services. This hybrid role allows for 2 days of remote work per week. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement strategy, supplier relationship management, and strong interpersonal skills. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field are required. TransGrid offers various employee benefits and opportunities for career development.
• Oversee the procurement of construction equipment and services
• Join a growing, high performing and inclusive procurement function
• Hybrid role based in Ultimo, 2 days’ work from home

About Us

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen.

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to be part of an organisation dedicated to nation-building renewable energy projects that will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.

In this role, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and develop procurement and sourcing strategies. You will a number of programs from tendering to contract award and ongoing relationship management.

Experience with ibuy is highly desirable, as the role involves managing tenders, contract amendments, and correspondence within the system. Acting as the bridge between the business and its contractors, you will play a key role in maintaining effective partnerships.

The ideal candidate is analytical, proactive, and resilient, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to build and maintain strong business relationships.

About you
• Tertiary qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or similar discipline. CIPS Accreditation considered an advantage.
• Extensive experience in leading procurement category strategies and supplier relationship management activities in Operations categories, preferably in project procurement for capital intensive industries, involving international sourcing
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge and experience with contemporary procurement and contract management systems, preferably SAP, ELLIPSE, COUPA, ARIBA.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, to enable interaction with staff at all levels

Recognition & Reward

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more.

Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and on-going training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.

Applications close on Friday, 21 March 2025

Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received. We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas