Project Procurement Buyer

Siemens Energy; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy Australia is seeking a Project Procurement Buyer to shape how procurement is run for our Australian projects. You will connect suppliers, drive smart commercial decisions, and ensure efficient processes to impact operating profit across Macquarie Park and beyond.

You will lead end-to-end procurement, align with global commodity experts, and collaborate with project managers, commercial teams, and requisitioners to deliver materials and services on time.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in procurement, contract management or project procurement.
• Experience in contract negotiations and claim management.
• Ability to develop procurement strategies for projects.
• Qualify and evaluate suppliers; create contracts and RFX/eAuctions.
• Represent procurement in international teams; SAP experience noted.

Responsibilities

• Shape and implement project-specific procurement strategies with local and global alignment.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement from vendor selection to supplier performance management.
• Lead commodity kick-offs and negotiation strategies; document outcomes.
• Collaborate with project managers, commercial teams and requisitioners to meet needs.
• Monitor Budgets and market trends; share performance updates with stakeholders.
• Address procurement risks in SUPERIS; uphold policies and nurture supplier relations.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Vendor negotiations

Contract management

Tendering & contracting

Budget monitoring

Risk & compliance

SAP experience

e-bid tools

Supplier evaluation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent; electrical engineering background preferred

Tools

SAP

e-bid

SUPERIS

Job description

Project Procurement Buyer

About the Role

Job ID 304173 Location Australia New South Wales Macquarie Park NSW Company Siemens Energy Pty. Ltd. Organization Grid Technologies Business Unit Service Full / Part time 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