Category & Contracts Specialist

The future of energy is being shaped right here in Western Australia.

Joining Western Power means becoming part of a well-established organisation with a clear purpose: connecting communities and powering a cleaner energy future. With the scale, investment, and long-term outlook to support ambitious careers, there's never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey.

We have a part-time (0.6 FTE) Category & Contract Specialist opportunity in our Commercial team to take ownership of a strategic portfolio of services, materials, and goods contracts. You'll cultivate strong supplier partnerships and drive value through commercial excellence, helping ensure our supply chain is ready to support Western Australia's energy future.

Your Role in Action  

• Lead end-to-end contract management and supplier performance to drive exceptional commercial outcomes for Western Power.
• Negotiate with suppliers of materials, goods, and services to secure the best value and long-term partnerships.
• Apply Western Powers contract management framework consistently, ensuring it delivers impact across your portfolio.
• Unlock the full value of contracts, champion compliance, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Harness data and e-procurement tools to monitor category and contract performance and inform strategic decisions.
• Support strong governance and commercial oversight, ensuring policies are followed and uncontracted spend is managed.
• Forecast supply needs and assess service, goods, and materials capabilities to meet Western Powers future demands.
• Shape and implement innovative supply chain strategies that strengthen Western Powers portfolio and drive measurable results.

 What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Proven experience in developing and executing contract strategies that deliver measurable value.
• Skilled at building and nurturing supplier relationships to drive outcomes beyond the contract.
• Strong communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Sound understanding of risk, compliance, and procurement frameworks with practical application.
• Demonstrated negotiation, problem-solving, and contract management expertise.
• Knowledge of Contract Law, Australian Standards, and relevant legislation to guide compliant and effective agreements.

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: 

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.  
• 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 wellness leave days each year.
• 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.

Applications close on 21 August 2026

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.