Procurement Coordinator

Downer; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Healthcare discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to deliver end-to-end procurement support for the Project Polaris team in Australia. You will coordinate Service Delivery Partner onboarding, licences and compliance while managing procure-to-pay activities and wellbeing of supplier relationships.

The role demands attention to detail, strong communication and the ability to drive improvements across procurement processes and governance.”

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines and procurement workflows.
• Familiarity with procurement processes, contracts and related financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding of Service Delivery Partners, licences, insurances and clearances.
• Oversee procurement administration, supplier records and procure-to-pay communications.
• Compare supplier rates and support competitive procurement decisions.
• Maintain procurement databases and generate weekly/monthly performance reports.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders and project teams to identify process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High school certificate or tertiary qualification

Tools

Procurement systems

Contract administration systems

Job description

We currently have an opportunity for a Procurement Coordinator, where you'll coordinate Service Delivery Partner engagement, procurement activities and contract administration to support high-quality outcomes.

We currently have an opportunity for a Procurement Coordinator. Join our Project Polaris team and play a key role in maintaining a competitive, reliable and cost-effective supply chain for essential service delivery. Reporting to the Project Operations Transition Manager, you'll coordinate Service Delivery Partner engagement, procurement activities and contract administration to support high-quality outcomes.

What You'll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Coordinate Service Delivery Partner onboarding, documentation, system activation and compliance requirements, including licences, insurance, certifications and clearances.
• Manage day-to-day procurement administration, supplier records, work orders, vendor payment enquiries and procure-to-pay communications.
• Compare supplier rates, coordinate Best and Final Offer requests and maintain clear records to support competitive, transparent procurement decisions.
• Maintain accurate procurement databases and deliver weekly and monthly reporting on supplier performance, licensing, capacity, diversity and compliance.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, service partners and project teams while identifying process improvements and business efficiencies.

What You'll Bring

• A high school certificate or tertiary qualification, together with 3+ years' experience in procurement or supply chain-related roles.
• Strong administration skills, with experience managing documentation, workflows, supplier information and procurement processes.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, contract administration and relevant operational or financial systems.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and customer service skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Strong time management, attention to detail, sound judgement and a professional, ethical approach to decision-making.

More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer?

Downer plans, creates and sustains essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means To Belong At Downer

We're proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career.
• With 30% of vacancies filled internally, you'll find real opportunities to advance your career.
• Perks@Downer, including healthcare discounts and savings on retail and car purchases.
• Employee Assistance Program, providing professional support for you and your family when needed.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know. We're here to help you put your best foot forward.