Procurement Coordinator – Defence & Health (Contract)

Downer; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Healthcare discounts

Retail and car purchase savings

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Downer is seeking two Procurement Coordinators in Australia to support Defence, Health and Education contracts on contract roles through to June 2027. You will coordinate onboarding, procurement activities and contract administration, helping maintain a reliable and cost-effective supply chain and reporting on supplier performance.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in procurement or supply chain, strong administration, communication and stakeholder management skills, and are Australian citizens for

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder management

Documentation management

Communication skills

Ethical decision-making

Education

High school diploma or higher

Tools

Procurement systems

Contract administration

Job description

Downer is seeking two Procurement Coordinators in Australia to support Defence, Health and Education contracts on contract roles through to June 2027. You will coordinate onboarding, procurement activities and contract administration, helping maintain a reliable and cost-effective supply chain and reporting on supplier performance.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in procurement or supply chain, strong administration, communication and stakeholder management skills, and are Australian citizens for