Materials Manager - Inventory

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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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

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: ____________

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Standards and Procedures, relevant Acts, legal demands and that you manage all of your activities and responsibilities within the Power and
Water risk management framework

SELECTION CRITERIA
Qualification and Skills Experience

Essential • Demonstrated high level of inventory/materials management skills with • Utility or similar asset-intensive industry
the ability to analyse and resolve issues in a collaborative and constructive experience in Supply chain and/or Inventory
manner. management, Logistics, Engineering, Business or

• Proven ability to analyse material demand trends, reduce excess stocks related discipline.

and resolve supply issues with minimal disruption to the materials flow. • At least 5 years’ experience in the use of an

• Knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management systems Inventory Management, Procurement, Logistics

including maintaining accurate materials data and supplier performance and/or Warehouse Management system.
measures. • Proven track record of success in delivering cost

• Demonstrated well-developed analytical and investigative skills, with effective inventory management initiatives aligned

proficiency in utilisation of an Inventory Management system (ERP/EAM), with business requirements, including supplier
Microsoft Office software, including Excel and any other database and relationship management, materials planning,
reporting systems. obsolescence management and procurement

• High level communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to support to internal stakeholders.

undertake critical conversation with internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with the demonstrated ability to

identify inventory discrepancies and optimise stocks levels.

• A valid NT Driver’s License

Desirable • Diploma or any other relevant qualification in business, supply chain • Experience in managing the materials

Supply Chain Professional)
FURTHER INFORMATION

1. Contact Vanisha Lamarque on (08) 8936 4608 for further information about the position
2. Information about Power and Water Corporation may be viewed at powerwater.com.au
3. The total remuneration package amounts published for this position include base salary, superannuation and annual leave loading.

Apply online: https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353230 Approved July 2026
Vacancy closes 24/08/2026 Rachel Chin – Acting Executive General Manager, Core Operations

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