Procurement Excellence Manager

 

Procurement Excellence Lead - Technology 

We bring the energy – through purpose and people 

 

Not just through the infrastructure we operate, but through the way we show up for each other, our customers’ and our communities. The future of energy is in our hands. Let’s shape it together. 

 

 

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We have a standout opportunity for a Procurement Excellence Lead – Technology to own and elevate Procurement and Supply Chain (PSC) technology and tools. This role brings together technology, process and education to embed a strong continuous improvement mindset and unlock meaningful, long-term process efficiencies for AusNet. 

 

This role will primarily be based in Southbank and is part of the Procurement & Supply Chain Management (PSCM), Group Operations team.  

 

 

What you’ll be doing in this role: 

 

• Develop and deliver an end to end procurement technology roadmap  

• Identify, recommend and implement future procurement technology solutions, including RFx, evaluation and rollout  

• Manage the SAP relationship for ARIBA functionality, including through SAP Preferred Success Expanded Edition capability. 

• Act as a trusted internal advisor on procurement and supply chain technology  

• Contribute to the PSCM Excellence and Capability annual business plan and priorities  

• Deliver approved technology strategies, initiatives and improvements  

• Drive continuous improvement and simplification of procurement technology and processes  

• Develop, uplift and maintain procurement technology process documentation  

• Enable enterprise value through efficient technology processes and supportive policies  

• Improve the supplier experience across the source to pay cycle  

• Increase visibility of PSCM through technology led feedback and improvement programs  

• Continuously improve PSCM technology policies, frameworks, tools and reporting  

• Foster a culture of continuous review, feedback and change  

• Influence adoption of continuous improvement programs through strong collaboration and communication 

 

 

You don’t need to check every box, however we’re looking for a good combination of: 

 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, technology or a related field 

• Demonstrated experience in project management  

• Significant experience across procurement technology, training and development, and business process design  

• Strong capability in process mapping, documentation, presentations, and continuous improvement leadership  

• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills  

• Working knowledge of supply chain and source to contract environments  

• Utilities industry experience desirable  

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (mandatory)  

• Experience with ERP and eProcurement systems advantageous  

• Strong analytical skills with a structured, delivery focused mindset  

• Agile and adaptable, with a relentless focus on value  

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels 

 

 

The AusNet experience is all about…  

 

 

• Solving some of the most complex energy challenges of our time: We love unpacking complex challenges in clever ways and looking at things differently. 
• Building an energy future to be proud of: We’re a trusted leader, with deep expertise, driven to do what’s right for our communities and customers. 
• Being apart a team that cares deeply about each other: We share in the good times. We support in the tough times. And we’re humble through and through.  

 

 

We’re committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We believe different perspectives are essential to our success, and we encourage all applicants to apply. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to discuss how we can support you. 

 

AusNet. We bring the energy. Want to be part of it too? Apply now.