Project Procurement Buyer

Nearheal; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy Pty. Ltd. in Australia is seeking a Project Procurement Buyer to shape how procurement is run for our Grid Technologies projects.

You will connect with suppliers, manage tendering and contracts, and drive value across the supply chain to support project delivery and operating profit. You will lead end-to-end procurement processes, develop commodity strategies with global experts, coordinate with project managers and commercial teams, and monitor budgets and supplier performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, electrical engineering background preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in procurement functions, contract management or project procurement.
• Experience in contract negotiations and claim management to optimize processes.
• Ability to develop and implement procurement strategies for projects.
• Ability to qualify and evaluate suppliers, lead negotiations, and create RFX/eAuctions.
• Represent procurement in an international team and collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Shape and implement project-specific procurement strategies with global experts.
• Guide end-to-end procurement processes from vendor selection to supplier records.
• Prepare commodity kick-offs and negotiation strategies and document outcomes.
• Partner with project managers, commercial teams, and requisitioners to meet project needs.
• Monitor budgets and market trends; use supplier evaluations to identify savings.
• Address procurement risks and uphold policies while nurturing supplier relationships.

Skills

Procurement strategy development

Vendor negotiation

Contract management

RFX and eAuctions

Supplier evaluation

Cross-functional collaboration

International team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

SAP handling

Job description

Project Procurement Buyer

About the Role

Job ID

304173

Location

Australia

Company

Siemens Energy Pty. Ltd.

Organization

Grid Technologies

Business Unit

Service

Full-time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

Imagine being the person who turns sourcing into a genuine business advantage. In this role, you will shape how procurement is run within your area, connecting the right suppliers, smart commercial decisions and efficient processes to deliver real impact on our operating profit. You will have the space to refine how we buy, make every resource count, and play a visible part in the success of our projects across Australia.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Shape and put into action project-specific procurement strategies, together with a local commodity strategy aligned with Global commodity experts, while serving as a go-to knowledge resource for the local team
• Guide the end-to-end procurement process across tendering and execution, from vendor selection, negotiation and contract award to supplier performance management, keeping contracts, purchase orders and supplier records up to date
• Prepare and lead commodity kick-offs and negotiation strategies (with a focus on ToCo, CTG and CNI), present them in the negotiation review and document the outcomes
• Partner closely and early with project managers, commercial teams and internal customers (requisitioners) to understand project needs and support timely delivery of materials and services
• Monitor procurement budgets and market trends, using supplier evaluations (DOME) to uncover savings and process improvements, and share regular performance updates with senior management and project stakeholders
• Anticipate and address procurement-related risks in SUPERIS (such as supply chain disruption, quality or compliance concerns), uphold SE policies, legal and ethical standards, and nurture strong supplier relationships, while championing digital tools such as e-bid, the project procurement plan and supplier evaluation

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with an electrical engineering background preferred, plus 5-7 years of experience in procurement functions, contract management, project procurement, proposal and/or project management
• Experience in contract negotiations and claim management, which is needed to handle and optimize procurement processes
• Ability to develop and implement procurement strategies by applying commodity strategies and adapting them to project-specific requirements
• Ability to qualify and evaluate suppliers, including classifications and development measures, create contract entries, lead or support negotiations, and create RFX and eAuctions
• Confidence in representing procurement in an international team, engaging with suppliers, project management, RUs and other cross-functions
• Expertise in SAP handling, alongside experience in international project business and openness to other cultures

About the Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

• Opportunities to work with a team spread across different locations
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects

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