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Date: Oct 28, 2026

Location: Perth, WA, AU

Company: TransAlta

Job Type: Full time - Salaried

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Procurement Specialist, Australia - Perth

WHO WE ARE

Our Power, Your Possibilities

TransAlta Corporation is one of Canada’s largest publicly traded power generators, owning and operating a diverse fleet across Canada, the United States and Australia.

TransAlta operates and maintains 6 Power Stations in Western Australia, all remotely operated from our Regional Control Centre. With 30-years in W.A, we provide safe, clean and reliable power to large mining and industrial customers and have significant investments in stable, long-term contracts.

We believe in the power of purpose, the strength of collaboration, and the value of continuous learning. If you’re ready to make a real impact in a energetic industry, you bring the energy - we’ll provide the platform.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the SCM Business Lead and based in Western Australia, you will support the safe, reliable and cost-effective operation, maintenance and project delivery of TransAlta’s Australian assets.

This is an individual-contributor role combining hands‑on procurement execution with strategic sourcing, commercial risk management, Supply Chain governance and proactive partnership across TransAlta's Australian operations.

You will execute tactical demand management, sourcing, procurement and contract administration activities, while leading or supporting strategic market sourcing, contract formation and supplier improvement initiatives. This work will be done by partnering with operational,



project and corporate stakeholders to manage supply and commercial risk and secure materials and services based on the best Total Value of Ownership.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

- D evelop and improve sourcing strategies for materials and services, balancing cost, quality, delivery, reliability and risk.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Asset & Work Management, Projects and Engineering teams to anticipate requirements and prioritise demand for maintenance, outages and projects.
- Execute end-to-end procurement activities, including scopes, specifications, commercial requirements, Purchase Orders and Contracts.
- Lead sourcing events, supplier qualification and evaluations, recommendations and contract negotiations, including commercial terms and key supply, legal and operational risks, consulting internal stakeholders Legal Counsel and specialists as required.
- Create and administer Purchase Orders and Contracts through payment and close-out, resolving supply, supplier, invoice and payment issues.
- Identify opportunities to aggregate demand across the Australian fleet and contribute to effective inventory management, master data and demand-planning activities, recognising their interdependencies with Procurement, Maintenance and Project Delivery.
- Apply TransAlta policies, standards and Supply Chain governance, together with relevant Australian legal and regulatory requirements,



while guiding internal customers on purchasing and contracting requirements and contributing to the continuous improvement of local procedures and playbooks
- Build trusted stakeholder, supplier and contract relationships, leading supplier reviews and improvement initiatives.
- Participate in operational and project planning, challenge requirements and assumptions where appropriate, identifying Supply Chain needs before they affect planned work and prioritise work based on urgency, impact, value, risk and available resources.
- Work autonomously, exercise sound judgement and take ownership of outcomes while seeking specialist advice when needed.

ABOUT YOU

TransAlta is a values-driven company that appreciates and promotes resilience, equity, inclusion and diversity of background, experience and expertise. As the successful candidate you will possess:

- A post-secondary qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Business or a related discipline recognised in Australia.
- At least eight to ten years experience across Procurement and broader Supply Chain activities in power generation, industrial or other asset-intensive environments.
- Experience supporting operational facilities, maintenance or repair activities and construction project teams.
- Demonstrated experience in sourcing, tendering, negotiation, contract administration and supplier management.
- Broad Supply Chain knowledge, including inventory, master data, demand planning and performance reporting.
- Knowledge of maintenance, project and asset lifecycle processes; experience supporting site operations and field‑based teams is preferred.
- Strong relationship‑building, communica

📌 Procurement Specialist (Western Australia)
🏢 Transalta
📍 Western Australia