Lead Procurement Officer

Ausenco; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Flexible hours and remote work options

Paid parental leave

Floating public holidays

Wellbeing support services

Job summary

Ausenco in Perth is seeking a Lead Procurement Officer to lead strategic procurement across major EPCM projects and to drive best-practice procurement outcomes.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Construction, and Commercial teams, mentoring the procurement team and guiding supplier evaluations and contract execution to achieve best value.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Commerce.
• Extensive EPC/EPCM procurement experience.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with Hexagon ERP and SmartPlant Materials is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering strategic procurement outcomes.
• Manage procurement of machinery, equipment, and services for EPCM projects.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Contracts and Commercial teams.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to procurement staff.
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement systems, tools, and processes.
• Support international project delivery with cross-region collaboration.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Excel & Word proficiency

Procurement leadership

Communication & analysis

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business/Supply Chain/Engineering/Commerce

Tools

Hexagon ERP systems

SmartPlant Materials

Job description

Ausenco is a dynamic and rapidly expanding company renowned for its innovative approach to complex projects in challenging environments. We are committed to redefining possibilities through our comprehensive suite consulting, project delivery, asset operations, and maintenance solutions. Operating from 21 offices across 9 countries and managing projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we strive to create sustainable outcomes that benefit our people, clients, and the communities we serve.

Ausenco’s APAC and Africa region is a dynamic and rapidly growing part of our global operations, delivering innovative engineering, project delivery, and consulting solutions to the minerals & metals, energy, and industrial sectors across diverse and challenging environments.

As our pipeline of work continues to grow, we're looking for a Lead Procurement Officer to join our team in our Perth office on St Georges Terrace.

As a Lead Procurement Officer, you'll play a key role in leading procurement activities across a portfolio of major EPCM projects, supporting project delivery teams and driving best-practice procurement outcomes.

In this role, you will:

• Lead a team responsible for delivering strategic procurement outcomes, negotiating best value, and supporting project execution objectives.
• Manage the procurement of machinery, equipment, and services for EPCM projects, ensuring compliance with procurement schedules, bidders list, package strategies, and project requirements.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Contracts and Commercial teams to support effective supplier evaluation, selection, negotiation, and contract execution.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and direction to procurement team members, delegating responsibilities and supporting professional development.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of procurement systems, tools, and processes to drive continuous improvement.
• Support major international project delivery initiatives, including collaboration with globally integrated project teams spanning multiple regions and time zones.

About You

You are an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in EPCM project delivery and a passion for building productive supplier and stakeholder relationships.

You'll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Commerce, or a related discipline (highly regarded but not mandatory).
• Extensive experience leading procurement activities within EPC and/or EPCM environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• High proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel & Word.
• Experience using Hexagon ERP systems, with SmartPlant Materials experience highly regarded.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience within the mining and minerals sector, which will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to lead supplier and contractor negotiations, working collaboratively with Finance, Legal, Tax, and Project teams to finalize commercial terms and conditions.

Why Ausenco?

At Ausenco, we are dedicated to fostering individual growth and enabling you to leverage your strengths in the workplace. In addition to a competitive remuneration package, we offer:

• Career Advancement:We prioritise your ongoing development through comprehensive technical training, mentoring programs, and numerous networking opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance:We empower you to maintain a fulfilling life outside of work with flexible hours, remote work options, and progressive leave policies, including paid parental leave and floating public holidays.
• Holistic Wellness Approach:We support your overall wellbeing by providing access to confidential services, including online health and fitness programs, financial coaching, and
• Accessible Leadership:Collaborate with esteemed market leaders who recognize and value your contributions.

Our team does not settle for the status quo. If you possess an entrepreneurial spirit and aspire to set new standards in sustainability, we are committed to helping you identify your unique career path and skill set to align with your ambitions.

We take pride in our work culture, which is rooted in openness, honesty, and collaboration. We have a proven history of attracting visionary individuals who embrace challenges and deliver innovative solutions for every project. Your voice is a vital part of our collective success.

As a global organisation, we wholeheartedly embrace and promote diversity in all its forms—encompassing gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, color, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles, and availability. Our work environment is founded on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Join us and discover a better way to work