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At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it’s how we approach work every day. As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia’s energy transition. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey.
About the role
The Specialist – Sourcing is responsible for ensuring the procurement of goods and services for Origin strategically aligns with supply market capabilities to deliver optimal cost, quality, and commercial outcomes. This role plays a critical role in developing and executing sourcing strategies that meet business needs while minimising commercial risk and ensuring full compliance with Origin’s procurement policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
More about the role
Lead strategic sourcing and rigorous procurement processes compliant with company directives and procedures.
Develop and implement category plans, proactively seeking market intelligence and aligning activities with strategic company initiatives.
Build strong relationships with key internal business stakeholders across multiple levels and varied business areas.
Lead complex supplier negotiations to extract maximum value, minimise commercial risk, and convert outcomes into robust contractual agreements.
Identify and quantify value levers in contracting strategies to deliver on annual value targets and business cost drivers.
Drive ethical procurement commitments by aligning tactical delivery with local, regional, Indigenous, and social procurement targets.
Support Contract Owners in post-award management, including handling escalations, disputes, and complex contract variations.
Promote and embed a safety-first culture by ensuring all procurement and supplier management processes drive optimal Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) performance.
What will you bring?
You will role model Origin’s values, be self-driven, with ability to be proactive and take initiative. A team player with ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of people across levels, building positive, productive working relationships.
More about you
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field such as Commerce, Economics, Accounting, Law, Engineering, or Business.
Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing and procurement in complex or regulated environments.
Relevant industry experience is preferred, specifically within Energy, Utilities, Resources, or Manufacturing.
Strong Commercial Acumen to understand market dynamics, cost drivers, and supplier economics to drive value-focused sourcing.
Expertise in Strategic Sourcing with the ability to design and execute strategies that deliver long-term value.
Exceptional Stakeholder Engagement and communication skills to build trusted relationships internally and externally.
Proven Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving ability to assess complex data, market trends, risk profiles, and develop practical solutions.
Solid knowledge of Contract Management (structures, terms, and conditions) combined with strong Project Management skills to ensure timely delivery of procurement activities
So, why join us?
Discounted Origin product benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers!
Flexible working environment
Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance based reviews
Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract.
Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members.
A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work!
Origin - Where good change happens
At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.
We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.
Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.
Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/
Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.
Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.
Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.
Origin is one of Australia's leading energy companies, exploring, generating and delivering energy to over 4 million customer accounts. Our purpose – getting energy right for our customers, communities and planet – drives everything we do.
As Australia's largest energy retailer, we have an important role to play in providing electricity, natural gas, solar and LPG to Australian communities and work every day to make energy more affordable, more sustainable, smarter and easier for our customers.
We are committed to leading the transition to a cleaner energy future and believe our company, and the energy industry more broadly, should be at the forefront of action to reduce carbon emissions. Origin was the first Australian company to set an emissions reduction target endorsed by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) – aiming to halve our Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions by 2032, as we work towards achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
Through the Origin Energy Foundation, we support programs that use education to help break the cycle of disadvantage and empower young Australians to reach their potential, contributing more than $27 million to support community organisations since 2010.
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