Senior Procurement Advisor, Projects at Downer Group

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Contract management, Supplier negotiation, Stakeholder engagement, Capital projects, Renewable energy, Infrastructure, Risk management, KPI reporting, Commercial acumen, Project management, Supply chain management, Construction procurement, Relationship management

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Senior Procurement Advisor – Major Capital infrastructure project- 24 month contract Lead end-to-end procurement for a major 500kV transmission line project north of Sydney. Flexible, high-impact role in the Energy & Utilities sector, working with suppliers and subcontractors to deliver critical renewable energy infrastructure on time and within budget. The opportunity Downer’s Energy & Utilities business is seeking a Senior Procurement Advisor to support a major capital infrastructure project – a 100km, 500kV transmission line north of Sydney, enabling the energy transition to renewables. Based in Sydney, you will run the full procurement lifecycle from sourcing and contracting to supplier negotiations working closely with subcontractors, international suppliers, project teams, and senior leadership. This is a full-time 24-month contract with significant responsibility for delivering materials and resources efficiently, on time and within budget.   This role is critical to Downer’s delivery of renewable energy infrastructure, ensuring commercial outcomes and project success across a high-profile, Tier 1 project. What you’ll do * Lead end-to-end procurement activities for the transmission line project, including sourcing, contracting, and supplier management * Negotiate with subcontractors and international suppliers to secure materials and resources * Collaborate with project teams and regional procurement hubs to optimise schedule and cost outcomes * Monitor and report on procurement risks, opportunities, and KPIs * Support the Senior Procurement Advisor and project leadership in delivering projects on time and within budget What we offer * Work on a high-impact, Tier 1 capital project in the renewable energy sector * Exposure to senior stakeholders and international suppliers * Access to Perks@Downer – financial, travel, and wellbeing discounts * Leadership and development programs such as THRIVE and EmpowHER * Opportunity to grow within Downer’s Energy & Utilities business, with dedicated internal mobility support   What we’re looking for * 5+ years’ experience in procurement for capital projects, ideally in Energy & Utilities or construction * Strong commercial acumen and experience managing complex contracts * Excellent negotiation, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills * Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment * Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused approach 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 critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across electricity, water, 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 is an inclusive employer, valuing diversity and welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds.

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Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end procurement activities for a major 500kV transmission line project, including sourcing, contracting, and supplier management. Collaborate with project teams and international suppliers to ensure materials and resources are delivered on time and within budget.