Head of Procurement & Property leading procurement and property management at Greater Western Water. Driving operational excellence and managing enterprise-wide procurement strategies.
Responsibilities
Lead GWW’s enterprise‑wide procurement, contract management, and property management function, acting as Chief Procurement Officer
Develop and deliver sourcing, contract management, supplier, and property strategies that optimise value, manage risk, and support organisational priorities
Ensure compliance with VGPB requirements and effective governance across all procurement and property activities
Oversee complex sourcing, tendering, and contract management processes, including sourcing strategies, RFx development and end‑to‑end delivery
Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships and panels to drive value and performance
Provide strategic advice to the Executive and Senior Leadership Team on investment decisions and third‑party engagements
Deliver cost savings through strategic planning, expenditure analysis, and alternative sourcing opportunities
Oversee significant portfolio of land and building holdings in accordance with DTP policies/guidelines, including development of long term property strategies
Lead the development and implementation of building and land management plans to ensure safe, secure, and compliant workplaces
Partner with OH&S, Security, and internal stakeholders to embed safety, security, and risk management
Lead and develop a high‑performing, collaborative team, driving continuous improvement and capability uplift aligned to GWW’s values and strategy
Requirements
Expert knowledge of strategic sourcing, vendor management, contracting, and property management with a strong focus on value, governance, and risk management
Demonstrated expertise in contract and project‑based contract management, particularly in construction and/or technology
Significant commercial acumen across procurement, dispute management, property negotiations
Proven experience building and leading an enterprise‑wide procurement function in a large, complex organisation
Experience operating at senior management level, providing strategic advice and leading high‑performing teams
Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, high‑performing workforce
Strong stakeholder management skills, with a track record of building trusted, long‑term relationships
Highly developed communication skills, including presenting clear recommendations to senior audiences
High level of professionalism, judgement, and integrity, including maintaining confidentiality
Experience as business lead for the design and development of a procurement capability within an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution
Benefits
We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH
Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office
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