Senior Buyer - Energy & Utilities Procurement Lead

Downer; Milton; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Senior Buyer to support a regional Energy & Utilities project portfolio, sourcing materials, equipment and services to deliver value and reliability.

You'll drive procurement planning, RFx processes, supplier evaluations and contract administration, while ensuring Downer governance and compliance. You will identify cost-saving opportunities, manage procurement risks and enhance supplier performance across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 5+ years' experience in procurement, contract management or project management in construction/utilities/energy.
• Strong source-to-contract and procure-to-pay knowledge within governance frameworks.
• Analytical, commercial and stakeholder management skills with ERP experience.
• Proactive, solutions-focused with ability to manage multiple priorities and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain procurement plans aligned with project requirements and Downer frameworks.
• Lead sourcing and contracting activities, including RFx, evaluations, negotiations and contract administration.
• Build strong supplier relationships and ensure vendor qualification and performance issues are addressed.
• Monitor compliance with procurement processes, governance, P2P, and payment terms.
• Identify procurement risks and cost-saving opportunities while advising project teams.

Skills

Procurement planning

RFx processes

Negotiations

Supplier management

Contract administration

Governance compliance

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

ERP platforms

Procurement software

Project management software

Job description

Downer is seeking a Senior Buyer to support a regional Energy & Utilities project portfolio, sourcing materials, equipment and services to deliver value and reliability.

You'll drive procurement planning, RFx processes, supplier evaluations and contract administration, while ensuring Downer governance and compliance. You will identify cost-saving opportunities, manage procurement risks and enhance supplier performance across the portfolio.