Senior Buyer - Energy & Utilities Sourcing Lead

First Nations Jobs; Australia; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer Energy & Utilities seeks a Senior Buyer to support regional projects by sourcing materials, equipment and services that deliver value, quality and reliability. You will drive procurement planning, sourcing and contract activities while ensuring Downer governance and compliance across the portfolio.

The role focuses on identifying cost optimisation opportunities, managing procurement risks and improving supplier performance through close collaboration with project teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Project Management or related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in procurement, contract management and/or project management within construction, utilities, energy, oil and gas or a similar industry.
• Strong understanding of source-to-contract and procure-to-pay processes, with experience working within governance and compliance frameworks.
• Well-developed analytical, commercial and stakeholder management skills, with experience using ERP, procurement and project management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain procurement plans that align with project requirements, contract obligations and Downer procurement frameworks.
• Lead sourcing and contracting activities, including RFx processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations and contract administration.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring vendors are appropriately qualified and performance issues are proactively addressed.
• Monitor compliance with procurement processes, systems and governance requirements, including procure-to-pay (P2P), delegation of financial authority and payment terms.
• Identify and manage procurement risks, opportunities and cost-saving initiatives while providing trusted advice to project delivery teams.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Project management

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Downer Energy & Utilities seeks a Senior Buyer to support regional projects by sourcing materials, equipment and services that deliver value, quality and reliability. You will drive procurement planning, sourcing and contract activities while ensuring Downer governance and compliance across the portfolio.

The role focuses on identifying cost optimisation opportunities, managing procurement risks and improving supplier performance through close collaboration with project teams and stakeholders.