Procurement and Vendor Advisor

Position Overview

• Permanent, Full-time opportunity
• True hybrid working - work from home and our Mitcham office
• $110,905.92 - $117,278.19 per annum plus 12% superannuation

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.

The Role

Join our Commercial and Portfolio Management Office as we shape how Yarra Valley Water partners with technology suppliers to deliver essential services to our community.

In this role, you'll manage and administer our procurement and contract services for the Service Futures (Technology) group - working collaboratively with stakeholders to get positive commercial outcomes. You'll have the opportunity to build on your solid expertise in procurement frameworks and policies, while helping shape how we operate and improve our procurement processes.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conduct procurement in accordance with Victorian Government and internal procurement policies and processes to meet business objectives, whilst ensuring the relevant standards are adhered to.
• Work closely with the Contract and Commercial Specialist and other stakeholders to manage contract extension and renewals for existing supplier contracts. This includes licensing, labour hire and consulting engagements.
• Manage tenders through to contract execution, including coordination with our Corporate Procurement team, Legal advisors, Probity advisors and external agencies, e.g. Industry Capability Network (ICN).
• Manage small sourcing events including selecting and contracting with new suppliers and terminating where applicable.
• Establish and manage fit-for-purpose vendor panels and manage performance to ensure contract and commercial success.
• Ensure our Contracts are maintained and governed including onboarding, monitoring of expiring contracts, and tracking of expiring certificates.
• Generate regular reporting specific to procurement performance including vendor segmentation and analysis of contract expenditure. Work closely with the Contract and Commercial Specialist to advise and implement cost saving opportunities.
• Provide advice, guidance and training on procurement tools and processes to all divisions across the Service Futures (technology) group.
• Identify and drive continuous improvements in relation to Contract / Vendor Management and Procurement, in order to support more efficient and agile ways of working.

What we're Looking for

• Procurement and contract management experience - Mandatory
• Tertiary Qualification in Business and/or Procurement - Desirable
• Analytical and negotiation skills appropriate to tender and contract management.
• Able to develop collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to manage ambiguity, particularly in relation to procurement rules. Can apply their own judgement and take a pragmatic approach while ensuring compliance.
• Able to learn and apply knowledge of new IT systems and tools
• Proactive and continuous improvement mindset
• Extensive knowledge and experience in MS Office tools, especially Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role in a public sector is advantageous

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.

• $110,905.92 - $117,278.19 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.
• Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• 15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, illness, wellbeing and mental health needs.
• 5 days paid reproductive leave which can be used for experiencing symptoms or undergoing procedures associated with issues such as menopause, menstruation, endometriosis, PCOS, prostate health, or IVF.
• 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 6th July 2026

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 LGBTIQA+ community and people of all cultural backgrounds.

If you need this information in an accessible format or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please call 03 9872 2599 or email ***email_hidden*** .

If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss the recruitment process, please contact us via email [email protected] .

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 AusCheck, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.

Yarra Valley Water is recognised by Australian Disability Network as a Disability Confident Recruiter employer.