Job Description

3857 Procurement Systems – Lead

• Thrive as you shape WA’s water future.
• Part time 0.6FTE, fixed term till 26th March 2027 opportunity based in Leederville with flexible working options.
• Salary: $ 135,693 (pro-rata) plus 12% Super and Benefits.

About the role

0.6 FTE fixed term contract till 26th March 2027, you will support the Manager Procurement Governance and Systems in leading, managing, and ensuring the effective governance, development, and implementation of procurement and supply chain systems, applications, and processes. This position plays a key role in driving continuous improvement efforts to optimize system functionality and process efficiency, with a focus on the effective management of master data and promoting automation opportunities.

You will apply the supply chain governance process to identify opportunities for improvement that support business processes to deliver efficient and effective solutions that contribute to an automated and integrated digital supply chain.

Who are we?

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.

If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home and flexible work hours.
• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good.
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 15.5%. This includes an 11.5% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What you can expect with this role

• Lead procurement system enhancements including upgrades, new technology adoption, and eProcurement implementations to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Establish and manage governance frameworks for inbound supply chains, ensuring compliance with procurement standards, internal policies, and external regulations.
• Drive data integrity and supplier data management by implementing best practices and leading data quality initiatives.
• Apply agile methodologies (Scrum, Lean, Kanban) and project management skills to support internal and external teams in delivering business process improvements.
• Analyse complex business needs and translate them into system requirements, while monitoring compliance with legislation, corporate policy, and ethical standards.
• Mitigate supply chain risks through robust risk management strategies, with a strong understanding of ESG impacts, including Modern Slavery and Critical Infrastructure Security

Your skills and experience

For this role, we are looking for great talent with:

• Sound knowledge of relevant Procurement regulatory requirements and codes of practice.
• Problem solving skills demonstrated in developing solutions to resolve issues and improve performance, reduce risk.
• Understand Supply Chain Risk and able to develop methodologies to identify and mitigate risks.
• Substantial experience in Source to Contract and Procure to Pay processes within a multi-faceted environment for goods and services.
• Experience in inventory management including material requirements planning and procurement activities.
• Demonstrated experience in Project Management.

Sound like a match? Apply today

If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Applications close Monday 6th April 2026

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website