Procurement Lead

UGL

Brisbane

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

23 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Discounted private Health insurance

Salary Continuance Insurance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Salary sacrifice

Novated leasing

A Strong Health and Safety Culture

Dedicated Wellness Program

Paid Parental Leave

Educational and leadership development

Access endless career options and CIMI

Job summary

UGL is seeking an experienced Procurement Lead for our upcoming multistate energy projects in VIC, QLD & WA. The role focuses on strategic procurement, vendor management, and schedule adherence across multiple packages, with a 50% travel requirement to project sites.

Applicants should have an engineering degree or diploma and demonstrated experience in procurement within energy, utilities, or oil & gas sectors, including SAP modules and robust budgeting capabilities.

Qualifications

Engineering degree or diploma preferred.
Strong experience in procurement, materials management, and vendor coordination within renewable energy, utilities, oil & gas.
Familiarity with Local Jobs First Policy LIDP reporting in Australia is highly regarded.
Advanced skills in spreadsheets and databases, and SAP procurement modules.
Solid understanding of procurement processes, contract management, budgeting, and cost control.
Proven track record in supporting energy sector projects with performance measurement and delivery focus.

Responsibilities

Manage procurement across multiple packages, ensuring alignment with project timelines and requirements.
Collaborate with SCQ, site engineers, and package leads to streamline procurement processes.
Lead weekly procurement meetings and provide updates on progress, risks, and delays.
Monitor ETAs and ensure timely delivery of materials to site.
Maintain accurate procurement registers and ensure adherence to commercial processes.
Support QA, FAT, vendor evaluations, and lessons learned with SCQ.
Performing any other reasonable duties as directed by line management.

Skills

Procurement

Materials management

Vendor coordination

Renewable energy experience

Excel & databases

Cost control

Delivery-focused

Performance measurement

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

SAP procurement modules

Job description

Shape the Future with UGL…Step into tomorrow’s technology today with UGL. Secure your career with a leader in innovation. Join us at UGl Energy & Industrial.

About Ugl

UGL is a trusted name in engineering, construction, and maintenance services, partnering with leading global companies, government agencies, and private enterprises. As Australia's top EPCM organisation, we deliver end-to-end solutions across diverse industries.

Our Energy & Industrial business is expanding rapidly, and we're looking for talented professionals to grow with us. Our vision is to become the market leader in renewable energy engineering and project delivery. With in-house engineering expertise and proven project execution capabilities, we have a strong competitive edge.

We’re actively driving projects in Solar, BESS, Wind, hybrid fossil fuel generation, hydrogen, and ammonia—shaping a cleaner, more sustainable future. Join us and be part of the energy transition.

As we continue to deliver & evolve, we are looking for an experienced Procurement Lead to join our upcoming project in VIC, QLD & WA.

About The Role

This role requires 50% travel to the project site.

The Procurement Lead ensures timely delivery and compliance with contractual obligations through strategic coordination, stakeholder engagement, and process efficiency.

Oversee procurement registers, meetings, schedules, vendor management, safety compliance, and continuous improvement across all project phases.

Your Duties And Responsibilities Will Include

Manage procurement across multiple packages, ensuring alignment with project timelines and requirements.
Collaborate with SCQ, site engineers, and package leads to streamline procurement processes.
Lead weekly procurement meetings and provide updates on progress, risks, and delays.
Monitor ETAs and ensure timely delivery of materials to site.
Maintain accurate procurement registers and ensure adherence to commercial processes.
Support QA, FAT, vendor evaluations, and lessons learned with SCQ.
Performing any other reasonable duties as directed by line management.

Your Skills And Experience

Engineering degree or diploma or any related field preferred.
Strong experience in procurement, materials management, and vendor coordination, especially within renewable energy ,utilities, oil & gas projects.
Familiarity with LIDP reporting under the Local Jobs First Policy in Australia is highly regarded.
Advanced skills in spreadsheets, databases, and expert-level knowledge of SAP procurement modules.
Solid understanding of procurement processes, contract management, budgeting, and cost control.
Proven track record in supporting engineering and energy sector projects with performance measurement and delivery focus.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and a requirement for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

What We Offer

UGL promotes diversity and alternate ways of working including part-time.

When you join UGL, you’ll get to shape the nation alongside Australia’s best experts. You can develop wildly and fast with greater exposure to large-scale projects end-to-end. You’ll be empowered to follow your curiosity and supported to carve out your dream career-life journey.

As a diversified services organization, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.