Procurement Advisor

Job Description

Who We Are

Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Our Energy & Utilities business provides end-to-end facilities management and asset lifecycle support services for Australia’s critical economic infrastructure. Operating across the future energy, power generation, oil and gas and industrial sectors, we work closely with our customers to optimise the reliability, efficiency and whole of life costs of their assets and facilities.

About The Role

The Procurement Specialist supports a significant pipeline of capital projects for a major Queensland-based utilities client. This newly created role is responsible for providing expert procurement advice and execution of procurement activities in a fast-paced environment :

• Develop and implement procurement and subcontracting strategies for an extensive program of capital projects, working in collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify and plan for sourcing of long-lead time items, subcontract and services packages (e.g. electrical, civil, engineering consultancy), materials and consumables.
• Assist/lead the preparation of tender documentation including collating technical documents.
• Carry out sourcing, contracting, and vendor onboarding activity, and ensure the end-to-end process is completed in compliance with Downer and client procedures including any probity requirements.
• Report on key metrics and KPIs to senior management, ensuring transparency in procurement activities .
• Support client-facing activity including assisting bid and estimating teams in the development of procurement strategies and the preparation and review of RFQs documents
  
  

About You

• Demonstrable 5+ experience in procurement, commercial and/or contract management in construction, utilities, oil and gas or similar industry
• Procurement experience in large complex packages with sound understanding of the Australian construction market and its forms of contract
• Good relationship management and influencing skills and experience working in a collaborative & relationship-based client environment
• Attention to detail, diligent in ensuring tenders and contracts are clear, accurate, and comply with legal, financial, and technical requirements, including alignment with Head Contract requirements
  
  

What We Offer

• Excellent work life balance with WFH options available
• Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives
• Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team.
• Competitive remuneration package
• Safety focused culture working within a leading services industry
• Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring
• Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company
  
  

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone. To join the Downer team please “apply now”. We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted.