Specialist - Sourcing

About the role 

The Specialist – Sourcing is responsible for ensuring the procurement of goods and services for Origin strategically aligns with supply market capabilities to deliver optimal cost, quality, and commercial outcomes. This role plays a critical role in developing and executing sourcing strategies that meet business needs while minimising commercial risk and ensuring full compliance with Origin’s procurement policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. 

More about the role 

• Lead strategic sourcing and rigorous procurement processes compliant with company directives and procedures. 

• Develop and implement category plans, proactively seeking market intelligence and aligning activities with strategic company initiatives. 

• Build strong relationships with key internal business stakeholders across multiple levels and varied business areas. 

• Lead complex supplier negotiations to extract maximum value, minimise commercial risk, and convert outcomes into robust contractual agreements. 

• Identify and quantify value levers in contracting strategies to deliver on annual value targets and business cost drivers. 

• Drive ethical procurement commitments by aligning tactical delivery with local, regional, Indigenous, and social procurement targets. 

• Support Contract Owners in post-award management, including handling escalations, disputes, and complex contract variations. 

• Promote and embed a safety-first culture by ensuring all procurement and supplier management processes drive optimal Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) performance. 

What will you bring?  

You will role model Origin’s values, be self-driven, with ability to be proactive and take initiative. A team player with ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of people across levels, building positive, productive working relationships.  

More about you  

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field such as Commerce, Economics, Accounting, Law, Engineering, or Business. 

• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing and procurement in complex or regulated environments. 

• Relevant industry experience is preferred, specifically within Energy, Utilities, Resources, or Manufacturing. 

• Strong Commercial Acumen to understand market dynamics, cost drivers, and supplier economics to drive value-focused sourcing. 

• Expertise in Strategic Sourcing with the ability to design and execute strategies that deliver long-term value. 

• Exceptional Stakeholder Engagement and communication skills to build trusted relationships internally and externally. 

• Proven Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving ability to assess complex data, market trends, risk profiles, and develop practical solutions. 

• Solid knowledge of Contract Management (structures, terms, and conditions) combined with strong Project Management skills to ensure timely delivery of procurement activities 

So, why join us?  

• Discounted Origin product benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers! 

• Flexible working environment 

• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance based reviews 

• Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract. 

• Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members. 

• A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work!