Procurement Advisor – Water Infrastructure (Brisbane)

Downer; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks@Downer discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

THRIVE program

EmpowHER program

Career progression

Job summary

Downer is seeking a talented Procurement Advisor for its Water Services team in South East Queensland. Based at Brisbane Airport with flexible working arrangements, you will support procurement strategy, sourcing, contracting, and supplier engagement across major water infrastructure projects.

You will collaborate with project teams to deliver value and ensure compliant, cost-effective procurement outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience supporting capital projects in utilities, infrastructure, construction or resources.
• Strong sourcing, subcontracting, supplier negotiation, and contract management skills.
• Sound knowledge of Australian construction contracts and procurement best practice.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement with ability to influence and build trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for major infrastructure projects.
• Lead or support sourcing activities, RFQs/RFPs, supplier negotiations and subcontractor engagement.
• Manage procurement delivery, including expediting materials and mitigating supply chain risks.
• Collaborate with project delivery, commercial teams and procurement hubs to drive value and compliance.
• Analyse procurement data, monitor market trends and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Sourcing

subcontractor engagement

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Supply Chain / Commerce / Engineering / Construction Management degree

CIPS accreditation (highly regarded)

Job description

Downer is seeking a talented Procurement Advisor for its Water Services team in South East Queensland. Based at Brisbane Airport with flexible working arrangements, you will support procurement strategy, sourcing, contracting, and supplier engagement across major water infrastructure projects.

You will collaborate with project teams to deliver value and ensure compliant, cost-effective procurement outcomes.