Procurement Engineer

Samsung C&T Corporation Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung C&T Corporation Australia is seeking an experienced Procurement Engineer for energy projects in Melbourne. You will lead procurement activities for EPC projects, review technical documents, and coordinate with engineering, quality, and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires a tertiary degree in Electrical Engineering and 5–10+ years in infrastructure or HV/EHV projects, with strong negotiation and cost-control skills.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5 to 10+ years in infrastructure, power delivery, or HV/EHV projects.
• Exposure to EPC or turnkey contracting environments.
• Knowledge of technical specifications of major electrical equipment.
• Proficient in procurement software and ERP systems.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong cost control and project management understanding.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead EPC procurement for energy projects from RFQ to contracting.
• Review BOMs and data sheets for transmission components.
• Assess manufacturers for QA/QC and financial health.
• Prepare RFQs, bid tabulations, and vendor alignment meetings.
• Negotiate pricing, milestones, LDs, warranties per EPC contracts.
• Coordinate FATs, inspections and material test certificates.
• Provide cash-flow forecasts and progress reporting.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Contract management

ERP software

Supply chain

Budgeting/Cost control

Education

Electrical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Samsung C&T's Engineering & Construction Group is a leading engineering, procurement and construction company, built on core principles of safety, integrity, trust, authenticity & challenge. We work innovatively and have diligently delivered the best value-added services to our clients by utilizing our top-tier talent and technical expertise in diverse fields such as architecture, civil engineering, energy businesses, buildings and housing. By bringing together the most exceptional technology and capabilities, we create solutions for a better world and achieve sustainable growth.

Samsung C&T has long been active in the energy business having delivered projects across the globe including Australian geography. These cover projects ranging from renewable energy generation, Transmission Lines and Gas power generation.

To strengthen our team, and in pursuit of new business opportunities, we are seeking an experienced Procurement Engineer for Energy projects in Melbourne.

About the Role

• Play a role in undertaking procurement process for EPC project with excellence in all procurement buying && expediting, logistics, Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS) disciplines
• Review Bill of Materials (BOMs), engineering data sheets, and single-line diagrams (SLDs) for transmission line components (conductors, optical ground wire/OPGW, steel lattice towers, monopole structures, insulators, hardware fittings, and transformer/substation equipment).
• Assess potential manufacturers and fabricators for technical capability, QA/QC standards, financial health, and past performance on utility-grade HV projects.
• Prepare Request for Quotations (RFQs), conduct technical-commercial bid tabulations (TBTs), and host alignment meetings with engineering and quality teams.
• Negotiate pricing, payment milestones, liquidated damages (LDs) for late delivery, performance bonds, and warranties in alignment with main-contract EPC conditions (e.g., FIDIC, turnkey, or item-rate frameworks)
• Coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), third-party inspections (TPI), and material test certificates (MTCs) to ensure compliance with utility standards and international codes (IEC, IEEE, AS/NZS).
• Work with other disciplines to resolve technical queries (RFIs) and design deviations from vendors.
• Provide accurate cash-flow forecasts, commitment tracking, variation order assessments, and progress reporting

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Proven understanding of relevant standard and legislation
• 5 to 10+ years in infrastructure, power delivery, or high-voltage (HV/EHV) transmission line and substation projects.
• Direct exposure to EPC or turnkey contracting environments.
• Working knowledge of technical specification of major electrical equipment required for Transmission Line and Gas projects
• Proficient in procurement software and tools (e.g. ERP systems)
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills
• Knowledge of project management and cost control principles
• Advanced attention to detail and accuracy

Samsung C&T Corporation is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams.