Procurement Specialist

As a Procurement Specialist (Indirect) at ATCO Australia, you will play a central role in delivering high‑value, commercially sound procurement outcomes across a defined spend category. You’ll champion category management plans, support the development of strategic sourcing approaches and proactively identify opportunities that deliver value for money, enhance supply chain resilience and meet evolving business needs.Working closely with the Procurement Lead, you will translate category plans and business requirements into actionable strategies, guiding stakeholders through procurement processes, uplifting capability across the organisation and ensuring governance, compliance and modern slavery obligations are met.This role is ideal for someone who brings strong commercial acumen, enjoys building trusted relationships and is energised by shaping procurement outcomes that drive sustainable long‑term value.What You’ll Be DoingSupport the development and execution of category strategies by leveraging spend analysis, demand forecasting, market insights, and stakeholder input.Implement sourcing strategies that deliver commercial value, total‑cost‑of‑ownership improvements and aligned business outcomes.Identify and manage category‑specific risks, including modern slavery, SOCI and supply continuity, with effective mitigation plans.Build trusted stakeholder relationships, providing commercial guidance and enabling strong, informed decision‑making.Drive procurement excellence through supplier performance management, governance and compliance leadership, process efficiencies and timely market insights.What You BringQualificationsBachelor’s degree in business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Commerce, or a related discipline - or equivalent professional experience.ExperienceExtensive experience managing indirect spend categories, with a strong understanding of demand management, supplier markets and total-cost-of-ownership optimisation across corporate and operational support services.Demonstrated experience in category management for indirect expenses, with exposure to IT-related procurement portfolios (e.g. hardware & equipment, and professional / project services) considered highly desirable.Strong knowledge of procurement frameworks, end‑to‑end sourcing, commercial negotiation and contract governance.Proven experience leading procurement initiatives, including project management, probity, market engagement and stakeholder communications.Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate and constructively challenge to support effective stakeholder engagement and decision‑making.Solid understanding of risk management across governance, safety, modern slavery, supply continuity and regulatory compliance.Strong commercial acumen with experience improving procurement processes, uplifting culture, developing scopes, and delivering cost and efficiency benefits.Why ATCO?At ATCO, we’re committed to delivering energy infrastructure and services that support thriving, sustainable communities. You’ll join a collaborative team shaping procurement capability and delivering outcomes that make a meaningful difference to our operations and customers.What We Offer:Competitive salary Salary sacrifice optionsEmployee Share Purchase PlanAccess to corporate discounts (health insurance, banking, fitness clubs)Energy West Social Club membershipEmployee Assistance Program ATCO fosters an inclusive workplace culture where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. AUD Perth 6000

Procurement Specialist

As a Procurement Specialist (Indirect) at ATCO Australia, you will play a central role in delivering high‑value, commercially sound procurement outcomes across a defined spend category. You’ll champion category management plans, support the development of strategic sourcing approaches and proactively identify opportunities that deliver value for money, enhance supply chain resilience and meet evolving business needs.

Working closely with the Procurement Lead, you will translate category plans and business requirements into actionable strategies, guiding stakeholders through procurement processes, uplifting capability across the organisation and ensuring governance, compliance and modern slavery obligations are met.

This role is ideal for someone who brings strong commercial acumen, enjoys building trusted relationships and is energised by shaping procurement outcomes that drive sustainable long‑term value.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Support the development and execution of category strategies by leveraging spend analysis, demand forecasting, market insights, and stakeholder input.
  • Implement sourcing strategies that deliver commercial value, total‑cost‑of‑ownership improvements and aligned business outcomes.
  • Identify and manage category‑specific risks, including modern slavery, SOCI and supply continuity, with effective mitigation plans.
  • Build trusted stakeholder relationships, providing commercial guidance and enabling strong, informed decision‑making.
  • Drive procurement excellence through supplier performance management, governance and compliance leadership, process efficiencies and timely market insights.

What You Bring

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Commerce, or a related discipline - or equivalent professional experience.

Experience

  • Extensive experience managing indirect spend categories, with a strong understanding of demand management, supplier markets and total-cost-of-ownership optimisation across corporate and operational support services.

  • Demonstrated experience in category management for indirect expenses, with exposure to IT-related procurement portfolios (e.g. hardware & equipment, and professional / project services) considered highly desirable.

  • Strong knowledge of procurement frameworks, end‑to‑end sourcing, commercial negotiation and contract governance.
  • Proven experience leading procurement initiatives, including project management, probity, market engagement and stakeholder communications.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate and constructively challenge to support effective stakeholder engagement and decision‑making.
  • Solid understanding of risk management across governance, safety, modern slavery, supply continuity and regulatory compliance.
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience improving procurement processes, uplifting culture, developing scopes, and delivering cost and efficiency benefits.

Why ATCO?

At ATCO, we’re committed to delivering energy infrastructure and services that support thriving, sustainable communities. You’ll join a collaborative team shaping procurement capability and delivering outcomes that make a meaningful difference to our operations and customers.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Salary sacrifice options
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan
  • Access to corporate discounts (health insurance, banking, fitness clubs)
  • Energy West Social Club membership
  • Employee Assistance Program

 ATCO fosters an inclusive workplace culture where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.