Senior 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

An opportunity has become available for a Senior Procurement Advisor in Mango Hill QLD for Downer’s Energy & Utilities business unit reporting to the Commercial Manager. This position will develop networks with subcontractors, suppliers and service providers to ensure quality and competitive inputs are available for proposals and procurement activities including collaborating with the regional procurement hub to leverage Downers buying power. The ideal candidate will envision themselves attending to duties such as:

• Ensure all procurement and contracts are managed in accordance with the Downer Standard, Unity water and legislative requirements including P2P, DFA and payment terms
• Support bid teams in the development of procurement strategies, including assisting with the preparation and review of RFQs as required
• Analyse procurement data to track performance, provide insights, and support decision-making for regional procurement activities
• Identify, manage and report on risks and opportunities associated with procurement activity e.g. cost/schedule/quality
• Create and issue quotation packages of sufficient quality and detail to provide appropriate pricing estimates for tenders and bids
  
  

About You

• A tertiary / post-graduate qualification in Procurement / Commercial / Contract Management or related discipline (e.g. finance, contract law, etc.) is preferred
• CIPS or similar accreditation preferred
• Demonstrable 5+ experience in procurement, commercial and/or contract management in construction, utilities, oil and gas or similar industry (Tier 1 preferred)
• A high level of verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with a wide variety of people including managing relationships with external clients / suppliers / contractors, etc
• 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.