Senior Category & Contracts Specialist

About the position

We're looking for a skilled Senior Category & Contract Specialist to join our team and support Western Power’s Housing Growth Program. In this 12-month fixed-term opportunity, you’ll lead critical sourcing events, establish a supplier panel using a schedule of rates, and drive innovative incentivisation strategies. This is your chance to directly influence how we deliver reliable electricity to growing communities across the state.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of our Housing Growth Program by establishing long-term commercial strategies that drive value across category and contract management, supplier performance, and pricing.
• Play a key role in building a trusted supplier panel using a schedule of rates—laying the foundation for reliable, scalable service delivery.
• Design smart incentivisation strategies that bring out the best in our vendor partnerships and drive mutual success.
• Be a strategic influencer, working closely with stakeholders to lead impactful conversations and guide decisions that create real business outcomes for Western Power.
• Lead the charge on major sourcing events—from negotiation to implementation—ensuring we secure the best deals and outcomes.
• Harness the power of data to track performance, support decision-making, and continuously improve.
• Drive efficiency and innovation through new commercial models, streamlining processes, and championing business improvement initiatives.
• Ensure strong commercial governance, overseeing spend, compliance, and contract performance to protect and grow our business.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in developing and executing category and contract strategies that deliver measurable value.
• Solid experience in the construction industry, with a deep understanding of its unique commercial and operational challenges.
• Hands-on experience working with schedule of rates and bills of quantities in supplier contracts.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of successfully leading complex sourcing events.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial models, including the design and implementation of incentivisation strategies.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills—able to communicate with influence and adapt your approach across diverse audiences.
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. Procurement, Business, Commerce), or equivalent experience that demonstrates your capability.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three paid wellness days per year.
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office, perfect for cyclists.