Title:  Contracts & Procurement Manager

About Veolia

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 170 years, Veolia operates in more than 57 countries around the world, with well over a hundred sites and approximately 6500 employees in Australia & New Zealand.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Contracts & Procurement Officer to join our Gold Coast operations team, playing a key role in delivering the City of Gold Coast Road, Reserves and Stormwater Agreement (RRSA).

You will lead contract management and procurement activities, working closely with legal and procurement teams to ensure processes deliver real value for money to the City. If you thrive in a dynamic environment managing complex contracts and supplier relationships, we'd love to hear from you!

What's on offer

• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

• Join a team with a family feel within an global leader in its field

• Professional development and growth opportunities

• Drive procurement strategy for major water infrastructure projects

• Eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus

• On-site parking available
  
  

What you'll be responsible for

• Manage and interpret contracts to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and handle variations, notices, and escalations within approval processes

• Lead KPI reporting and continuous improvement programs, ensuring monthly reports are submitted on time with relevant management reporting

• Develop and implement cost-effective procurement strategies, identifying suppliers and negotiating contracts in line with company policies

• Build strong supplier relationships and oversee subcontractor agreements, vendor compliance, contract reviews, and renewals

• Monitor procurement budgets, track performance metrics, identify cost savings, and implement risk mitigation across all commercial arrangements
  
  
  

What you'll need to be successful

• Must be able to demonstrate ability to hold time lines and deadlines as presented.
• Have a good understanding of LGA systems, processes and service functions.
• Have an understanding of Waste Reduction and Recycling Regulations 2011 and the Environmental Protection Regulations 2019
• Experience in contract administration, business administration, or project management would be highly regarded
• Engineering and or environmental science would be highly regarded but not essential
  
  
  

Why Veolia?

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you'll join a team of over 6500 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. Here, you'll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.
If you can tick most of the boxes and are keen to contribute to Veolia's ecological transformation, then hit the apply button now!

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To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.