Northern Territory Government
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title Materials Manager - Inventory
Classification Administrative and Corporate Services Band 3 Position no. 50615
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Business unit Core Operations Location Darwin
Reports to Inventory and Warehousing Reports to p/no. 29376
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Inclusion and and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment
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selected applicant’s information from referees, etc.) will be provided to other applicants, to ensure transparency and better understanding
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
To manage the procurement, coordination, and control of inventory and materials to ensure the timely availability, accuracy, and efficient use of
stock required to support safe, reliable, and efficient Power and Water operations. The role contributes to effective inventory management through
strong process execution, supplier and stakeholder coordination, and maintaining stock integrity and availability.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The “WHAT” to be delivered
- Manage the Inventory materials replenishment functions in line with Power and Water Corporation’s Strategic Sourcing and Contract
Management Procedures, including managing supplier relationships, contract administration, back-order fulfilment and logistics coordination
functions.
- Work in partnership with Asset Management, Service Delivery, Engineering and Project teams to support the end-to-end materials planning and
procurement in line with Power and Water Corporation’s procurement rules.
- Maintain optimal levels of inventory across Power and Water warehouses to support operational and capital works programs.
- Support cost control initiatives and at the same time ensure that quality and reliability standards of supply are met.
- Monitor supplier performance metrics including lead times and technical specifications’ compliance and provide relevant reports to the business
for future tendering exercises and the management of contract KPIs.
- Establish and maintain strong business relationships with internal and external stakeholders including suppliers, by effectively managing contract
and non-contract supply issues and risks, with minimal disruption to the supply chain.
- Assist Contracts Management with relevant information in handling disputes, processing contract variations and managing any other contractual
issues, including non-performance and other areas of non-compliance.
- Carry out duties in accordance with Power and Water's safety, environmental and quality policy, safety principles, corporate values and strategies
COMPETENCY PROFILE
“HOW” to do it (Manager of Team profile - refer to Power and Water’s Behavioural Competency Guide)
Builds effective teams Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
Courage Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said
Cultivates innovation Creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful.
Customer focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
Directs work Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
Interpersonal acumen Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
Plans and aligns Planning and prioritising work to meet commitments aligned with organisational goals.
Resourcefulness Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
No. of Direct Reports 0/1 No. of Indirect Reports 0
Key Interactions: Inventory Manager, External Stakeholders (as per Single Point of Accountability Standard), Board, Executive
Leadership Team, Senior Leader Group, All Employees, External Customers
COMPLIANCE
We expect you to:
- Actively align, support and promote Power and Water’s Values and support building a constructive workplace culture that celebrates
achievement through its people
- Carry out duties in accordance with Power and Water’s Safety and Environmental policies and procedures, working towards our goal of Zero
Harm
LAST UPDATED: August 2026 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________
AT POWER AND WATER:
