Manager - Procurement Services

Northern Territory Government

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title Manager - Procurement Services

Classification PWC Band 4 Admin Corporate Services FT Position No. 13856

Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing

Business Unit Finance and Business Services Location Darwin

Reports to Senior Manager - Supply Chain Strategy and Operations Reports to P/No. 18808

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Provide leadership and management to a multifaceted team in the delivery of quality strategic sourcing advice to Power and Water
Business Units and the Executive.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The “WHAT” to be delivered

Leading the development of a multifaceted team providing professional support, advice and services to internal stakeholders and external
suppliers as well as assisting in the development of the agency’s culture of undertaking professional procurement.
Leading procurement planning to ensure goods and services are obtained for the best price and value including the drafting of high level
key procurement policy and guideline documents for reference by internal Procurement Practitioners and external suppliers.
Ensuring the delivery of the procurement strategy and category plans are reviewed, maintained and implemented in order to deliver the
wider corporation’s strategy.
Development and ongoing management of the Annual Procurement Outlook Report delivering improved procurement performance
across Power and Water
Ensuring that procurement rules and processes are effectively implemented, and controls are in place to measure compliance.
COMPETENCY PROFILE

“HOW” to do it (Manager of Team profile - refer to Power and Water’s Behavioural Competency Guide)

Builds effective teams Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve
common goals.

Courage Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said
Cultivates innovation Creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful.
Customer focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
Directs work Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
Interpersonal acumen Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
Plans and aligns Planning and prioritising work to meet commitments aligned with organisational goals.
Resourcefulness Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

No. of Direct Reports No. of Indirect Reports
Key Interactions: External Stakeholders (as per Single Point of Accountability Standard), Chief Procurement Officer,

Executive Leadership Team, Senior Leader Group, All Employees, External Customers

LAST UPDATED: April 2026 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________

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Job Description Northern Territory Government
COMPLIANCE

We expect you to:

Actively align, support and promote Power and Water’s Values and support building a constructive workplace culture that celebrates
achievement through its people
Carry out duties in accordance with Power and Water’s Safety and Environmental policies and procedures, working towards our goal of
Zero Harm
Ensure all activities undertaken as a Power and Water employee comply with Power and Water’s Standards of Behaviour, Management
Standards and Procedures, relevant Acts, legal demands and that you manage all of your activities and responsibilities within the Power
and Water risk management framework
Pass a job-specific pre-employment medical (if applicable)
SELECTION CRITERIA

Qualification and Skills Experience

Essential • Proven ability to build effective teams which are • Experience in working in providing leadership in the
able to respond to divergent business needs and delivery of procurement, category management and
embrace change. supplier management advice and services which

Demonstrated ability to apply analytical techniques provide best value.
in decision making processes and resolve complex
issues that cross a number of work groups.
Demonstrated high level project management,
written and presentation skills.
Proven ability to develop strong internal and
external commercial relationships and interact
effectively with people of diverse cultures.
Desirable • Qualifications or equivalent experience in a • Experience in using Procurement Framework
complementary field including accounting, finance, including the Rules and Principles.
economics or business.

FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact General Manager Regulation and Commercial (A/ Chief Procurement Officer), Eddie Mallan on 08 8925 8485 for further
information about the position
2. Information about Power and Water Corporation may be viewed at powerwater.com.au
3. The total remuneration package amounts published for this position include base salary, superannuation and annual leave loading.
Apply Online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=344955 Approved April 2026

Vacancy Closes 14/05/2026 Graciano Chatikobo Chief Financial Officer – Finance and
Business Services

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