Procurement Data Lead

About the Role

Lead big‑impact procurement data work that shapes AusNet’s future, driving real change through insights, automation and smarter decision‑making. The role offers true flexibility with hybrid work and standout benefits. You will own the procurement and supply chain data and reporting program, delivering high‑quality analysis, optimising the spend cube and continuously improving reporting frameworks to elevate insights across the organisation. • Design, optimise, and govern scalable procurement data solutions. • Champion process automation and digital transformation in procurement. • Provide advanced analytics, including business cases, TCO modelling, and spend visibility. • Manage master data, spend classification taxonomy and improve data quality. • Own and develop Power BI/Excel dashboards for contracts, tenders, savings and procurement activities. • Consolidate, validate and maintain the spend cube, delivering ad‑hoc category insights. • Act as trusted advisor to stakeholders, translating data insights into strategy. • Build self‑service analytics capability through training in Power BI, Power Automate and data‑driven decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸data solutions
• ▸process automation
• ▸advanced analytics
• ▸master data
• ▸power bi
• ▸spend cube

What You Bring

• Relevant degree or diploma in business, computer science or related field; Master’s/MBA and CIPS certification advantageous. • 7+ years procurement experience covering policy, process design, strategy, sustainable procurement and continuous improvement. • 3–5 years data analytics experience supporting complex procurement decisions. • Strong communication and stakeholder management with presentation skills. • Advanced Microsoft Office and Power BI expertise; experience with ERP, Power Automate, Power Apps, Visio, SQL, Azure a plus. • Knowledge of utilities sector, project management and financial budgeting beneficial. • Continuous improvement mindset focused on process optimisation and capability uplift.

Requirements

• ▸mba
• ▸cips
• ▸procurement
• ▸data analytics
• ▸power bi
• ▸sql

Benefits

AusNet provides flexible hybrid work, generous leave—including 14 weeks paid parental leave—paid volunteer days, and a range of perks such as purchased leave, income protection, novated leasing, corporate discounts and private health cover discounts. • Hybrid and flexible work arrangements. • Generous leave including 14 weeks paid parental leave. • Paid volunteer day with Foodbank or cause of choice. • Perks such as purchased leave, income protection, novated leasing, corporate discounts and private health cover discounts.

Work Environment

Hybrid