Procurement and Vendor Adviser

Position overview

Permanent, Full-Time opportunity
True hybrid working – work from home and our Mitcham office
$107,675.65 - $113,862.32 per annum plus 12% superannuation
The Role

Reporting to the Head of Commercial and Portfolio Management Office, this role will be responsible for administering, managing, supporting, and governing a comprehensive and integrated contract and procurement service to all Service Futures (Technology) stakeholders at Yarra Valley Water. This position requires a strong understanding of procurement frameworks, commercial acumen, and the ability to work collaboratively with business units while complying with Yarra Valley Water’s procurement policy and procedures.

About us

We’re on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source. We’re one of Australia’s largest water utilities with over 30% of Victoria’s population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services.

Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive. Here, you’ll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us.

We're committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners/Custodians in water and land management.

Your key responsibilities

Conduct procurement in accordance with Victorian Government and internal procurement policies and processes to meet agreed objectives, whilst ensuring agreed guidelines are adhered to.
Work in conjunction with the Head of Technologies to manage contract extension and renewals for existing supplier contracts, including consultancy labour.
Manage small sourcing events including selecting and contracting with new suppliers and terminating where applicable.
Manage tenders up to setting up contracts, including coordination with external agencies i.e. Industry Capability Network (ICN), Probity and/or legal advisors.
Establish and manage fit-for-purpose vendor panels and manage performance to ensure contract and commercial success.
Check all due processes have been followed by the requestor up to the point of PO creation.
Ensure procurement systems are maintained and governed including monitoring of expiring contracts, onboarding & creation of new suppliers and tracking of expiring certificates.
Generate weekly and monthly reports specific to procurement performance including analysis of contract expenditure and work closely with the Head of Commercial and Portfolio Management Office to advise and implement cost saving opportunities.
Provide advice, guidance and training of procurement tools and processes to all divisions within the Technology Division.
Identify and drive implement process improvement opportunities including improving the Contract and Vendor Management capability, Financial and Procurement capability across the division.
Developing strong and positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
What we’re looking for



Tertiary Qualification in Business and/or Procurement – Mandatory
Procurement and Vendor management experience - Mandatory
Experience in Contract establishment, management and termination techniques and practices
Knowledge of and experience in planning, process improvement and the management and governance of related business and technology systems
Extensive knowledge and experience in MS Office tools, especially Microsoft Excel
A demonstrated focus on customer service with experience in managing a broad range of stakeholders across the business
Analytical and negotiation skills appropriate to tender selection and contract management.
Ability to lead and influence cross functional teams and relationships and manage conflict resolution.
Demonstrated experience in a similar role in a public sector is advantageous




Why Yarra Valley Water?

We celebrate and encourage new thinking at every level. Creating opportunities for you to grow – both professionally, and personally. When you flourish, we all do.



$107,675.65 - $113,862.32 per annum plus 12% superannuation
Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook HERE.
$650 home office set up allowance for eligible employees
Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office
14 weeks paid leave parental leave
15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, wellbeing, mental health, menstrual or menopause
Request to swap certain public holidays for another day of paid leave
To read more about our benefits and culture, read our employee handbook HERE.

Did you know?

Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other marginalised people tend to only apply when they meet all of them. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily tick every box, please apply or get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

How to apply

Applications should include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume.

Closing date: Tuesday 8th July 2025

This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants.

We welcome applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people of all cultural backgrounds. If you need this information in an accessible format or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please call 03 +872 2542 or email dei@yvw.com.au. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss the recruitment process, please contact us via email recruit@yvw.com.au.

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position. This may also include a Police Check or AusCheck, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.