Join to apply for the GM Procurement & Supply role at Energy Queensland.Growing teams and shaping dreams on the road to NetzeroWe are looking for a strategic leader to head our Procurement and Supply Group as our General Manager - Procurement and Supply.Reporting into the CFO, this position is responsible for the strategic leadership of a team of 200 (9 direct reports), overseeing all procurement and supply activities with a procurement spend of more than $2b AUD annually.The role can be based in any of our key locations across Queensland, including Brisbane (Newstead), Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Cairns, or Townsville. The position is full-time, office-based, with the requirement for regular intrastate travel.The Opportunity:The General Manager - Procurement and Supply will provide strategic leadership and effective delivery of Procurement and Supply Services at an enterprise level across Energy Queensland. This includes inventory management, warehousing and logistics, supplier and contract management, and strategic sourcing. This position informs executive decision-making in relation to Procurement and Supply considerations.The ideal applicant will be an established procurement/supply chain leader, with proven experience reporting to C-suite and board level. A background in logistics, working with large businesses and teams spread across diverse geographical locations will be valuable, as will technical knowledge or experience in the industry.This role will oversee business-wide procurement, including software and technology, network operations, and indirect spend. Understanding the dynamics and requirements of a large blue-collar operational workforce, as well as operating effectively as a leader in a corporate environment, will be vital to your success.Key accountabilities will include:Deliver operational and commercial procurement solutions through effective leadership of dispersed teams.Lead a high-performing team to support an integrated works program and corporate needs.Develop strategies, systems, and policies for continuous improvement in procurement functions.Provide strategic advice to optimize business performance and manage procurement risk.Drive value-adding change and innovation, ensuring compliance with industry standards.Promote sustainable procurement, including social and environmental considerations.Collaborate with stakeholders to meet business needs and expectations.Responsibility for functional health and safety.Knowledge, Skills and Ability:Extensive management experience with leadership experience in building high-performing teams, managing change, and continuous improvement.Ability to manage relationships between key service providers and stakeholders in a complex business environment. Experience in extracting value, creating synergies, and standardizing processes.Advanced negotiation skills with employees, government, unions, and suppliers.Experience in managing procurement and supply strategies within a large and complex organization.Ability to analyze complex situations and provide strategic advice for optimal performance.High-level skills in business planning, target setting, and work prioritization to meet objectives.Risk-based decision-making to ensure support services are effective and value-adding.Proven success in delivering customer-driven outcomes amid competing priorities.A relevant graduate qualification such as a Bachelor''s Degree in Law, Economics, Business, Commerce, or related field.About Energy QueenslandEnergy Queensland is Australias largest government-owned electricity provider, with over 9,300 employees and a footprint across Queensland.Were at the forefront of energy innovation. Our network consists of:247,293 km of electricity network (overhead and underground).7 million km geographic area covered.33 standalone power stations, with microgrid solutions.How to Apply:If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply below with an up-to-date resume and a cover letter articulating your suitability for the role.Applications close: 12pm on Friday 7th March 2025.Please note that we will be assessing candidates in real-time and may close the application process without prior notice.For further information please contact Joe Symonds, Recruitment Specialist at joe.symonds@energyq.com.au.We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply.Seniority levelDirectorEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionPurchasing, Strategy/Planning, and Supply ChainUtilities and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution #J-18808-Ljbffr
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