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Senior Procurement Advisor

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  6. 58.9%60 days
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The opportunity

We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Procurement Advisor, Projects to join Downer’s Energy & Utilities business on a 6-month contract, reporting to the Procurement and Contracts Manager.

This is a commercially focused role supporting the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects across transmission lines, substations and large-scale capital works programs.

You’ll work closely with bid, project, engineering and commercial teams to develop and execute sourcing and contracting strategies through tender, mobilisation and project delivery.

From negotiating complex subcontract packages and securing critical long-lead items through to presenting award recommendations to senior leadership, you’ll have the opportunity to directly influence project outcomes and deliver strong commercial results.

From negotiating complex subcontract packages and securing critical long-lead items through to presenting award recommendations to senior leadership, you’ll have the opportunity to directly influence project outcomes and deliver best-for-business commercial results.

What you’ll do

  • Lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting activities for high-value and complex project packages across transmission, substations, civil and specialist disciplines.
  • Partner with bid and project teams to develop procurement strategies, market approaches and vendor engagement plans.
  • Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors, managing contractual departures, risk and commercial outcomes.
  • Prepare commercial evaluations and award recommendations for senior leadership and support contract execution and handover.
  • Identify supply chain risks and opportunities, including long-lead and international supply requirements, while supporting ESG, sustainability and supplier diversity objectives.

What we offer

  • Exposure to major infrastructure and energy projects across Downer’s national portfolio.
  • The opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, from bid strategy and mobilisation through to project delivery.
  • A senior procurement role with significant stakeholder exposure and the opportunity to influence major commercial outcomes.
  • Career development and internal mobility opportunities across Energy & Utilities and the broader Downer Group.
  • Access to leadership and development programs and a range of Perks@Downer financial, travel and wellbeing benefits.

What we’re looking for

  • 7+ years’ experience in capital project procurement, ideally within energy, utilities, infrastructure or resources environments.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting major bids and tenders and procuring high-value, high-risk and complex project packages.
  • Strong experience in subcontracting, contract negotiation and commercial evaluation, with a sound understanding of Australian construction contracts and markets.
  • Experience managing specialised equipment, international supply chains and long-lead procurement requirements.
  • Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence project leaders, suppliers and subcontractors in fast-paced project environments.

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical capability, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

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.

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