Procurement Manager

Downer; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A collaborative joint venture is seeking a Procurement Manager to provide strategic procurement direction, ensuring compliance with contract obligations and supporting project delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement within a commercial environment and a relevant qualification. This full-time position is based in New South Wales, offering competitive remuneration and a focus on safety and inclusion.

Benefits

Health and wellness initiatives

Personalized career growth

Ongoing training and support

Opportunity within long-term projects

Safety-focused culture

Qualifications

• Procurement experience within a commercial organization.
• General knowledge of construction works.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with procurement obligations under the Head Contract.
• Support development of procurement plans aligned with project milestones.
• Manage end-to-end prequalification process for providers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Exceptional communication

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving mindset

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction or Business

Job description

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Confluence Water, a Downer, Ventia and Jacobs Joint Venture, is one of three regional consortia delivering design, construction, maintenance and facilities management services for Sydney Water. As the North Delivery team, we stretch from Sydney Harbour to the Hawkesbury River, including the Hills Shire. Confluence Water is Sydney Water's partner responsible for the delivery of an unprecedented pipeline of capital works as part of a 10-year program.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join our team at Confluence Water. In this role, you will assist management in formulating and implementing the overall strategic procurement direction. You will also be responsible for delivering procurement support, expertise, and governance across Confluence Water's requests for tender and projects, in accordance with our policies, procedures, and the procurement obligations of the Head Contract.

If you thrive on challenges and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Head Contract procurement obligations, including the Shared Purchasing Framework requirements.
• Support the Project Manager and Delivery Team in developing and executing procurement plans aligned with Stage 1 (TOC submission) and Stage 2 (project delivery) milestones and deliverables.
• Compile and issue invitations to tender, evaluate responses and manage supplier and subcontract award processes in collaboration with the Procurement Lead, Legal, and the Delivery Team.
• Manage the end-to-end prequalification process for providers, including negotiating agreements.
• Assist in managing all Head Contract early warning notices & compensation events during Stage 1.
• Provide support to the Commercial team in managing subcontracts and resolving related disputes or similar matters.
• Train Project Team members in their responsibilities and obligations for procurement matters under the Head Contract and subcontracts, including change control and approvals.

What You Will Bring

You'll bring attention to detail and exceptional communication and negotiation skills, confidently navigating high-pressure situations both independently and collaboratively. Your proven problem-solving mindset and strong stakeholder management will make a real impact on the team's success.

• Tertiary qualification in Construction and or Business or related field.
• Procurement experience within a commercial organisation.
• General knowledge of construction works.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Suite of benefits including health and wellness initiatives.
• Personalised career growth working with an industry leader.
• Competitive remuneration with on-going training and support.
• Opportunity to work within a secure long-term leading JV project.
• Safety focused culture working within in an essential service industry.

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. Even if your experience doesn\'t align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do 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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing

Industries

• Civil Engineering