Procurement Hub Manager at Downer Group

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Team Leadership, Sourcing, Contract Management, Negotiation, Risk Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Cost Optimisation, Project Delivery, Commercial Acumen, Influencing, Communication, Problem Solving, Compliance, P2P Processes, DFA

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

The Opportunity Downer’s Energy & Utilities business is seeking a Procurement Hub Manager to lead a small procurement team responsible for sourcing materials and services efficiently and strategically. Reporting to the Procurement Director, this full-time role is based the Melbourne office and supports a range of critical projects across water, energy, and industrial networks. This role is pivotal in ensuring projects have robust procurement plans, strong supplier relationships, and compliant sourcing practices that align with Downer’s standards. You’ll work closely with project delivery teams, commercial managers, and internal supply chain peers to optimise spend, manage risks, and drive performance improvements across the business. What You’ll Do * Lead and develop a cohesive procurement hub team, acting as a trusted advisor to project teams. * Prepare procurement plans, manage sourcing and contracting activities, and facilitate supplier negotiations. * Ensure compliance with Downer Standard, P2P processes, DFA, and relevant legislation. * Monitor and manage procurement risks, cost savings opportunities, and performance issues. * Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, resolving conflicts proactively. What We’re Looking For We are seeking a highly capable procurement professional with a mix of technical, commercial, and leadership skills: * Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law, or related field. * 5+ years’ experience in procurement, project management, and/or contract management in construction, utilities, oil & gas, or similar industries. * Strong project management, negotiation, and commercial acumen. * Excellent relationship management, influencing, and communication skills. * Resourceful, proactive, and hands-on problem solver with strong leadership capability. 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 across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople. Downer Group values diversity and inclusion, embracing the wide range of experiences, talents, and cultures of our people. We welcome applications from everyone. How to Apply Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Responsibilities

The Procurement Hub Manager will lead and develop a procurement team, acting as a trusted advisor while preparing procurement plans, managing sourcing, and facilitating supplier negotiations. This role ensures compliance with company standards, monitors risks, manages costs, and builds strong supplier relationships across critical projects.