Head of Pre-Contracts: Procurement & SCM (Energy)

Downer Group; Ryde; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer Group is seeking a Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Pre-Contracts to lead the sourcing and contracting function for major bids and projects in Australia’s Energy & Utilities sector.

You will build and coach a high-performing pre-contracts team, shape procurement strategy for early-stage project delivery, and drive commercial outcomes with strong governance and stakeholder partnership.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ project procurement experience within energy, infrastructure or resources.
• Proven success supporting major bids and tenders.
• Strong commercial capability and knowledge of Australian construction market and delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing pre-contracts procurement and subcontracting team across multiple projects and geographies.
• Partner with bid, commercial and project teams to develop competitive procurement strategies for major bids, tenders and project mobilisations.
• Lead strategic sourcing and subcontracting for high-value, complex and long lead-time packages, including international supply.
• Identify commercial value, supply chain efficiencies and innovative sourcing solutions with governance and risk management.
• Build strong supplier and subcontractor relationships and contribute to procurement strategy and continuous improvement.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Energy sector experience

Bid/tender support

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary or postgraduate qualifications in supply chain, law, commerce or related discipline

Job description

Downer Group is seeking a Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Pre-Contracts to lead the sourcing and contracting function for major bids and projects in Australia’s Energy & Utilities sector.

You will build and coach a high-performing pre-contracts team, shape procurement strategy for early-stage project delivery, and drive commercial outcomes with strong governance and stakeholder partnership.