Senior Buyer – Energy & Utilities | Strategic Sourcing Pro

Downer EDI Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer EDI Limited is seeking a Senior Buyer to support major projects within our Energy & Utilities procurement team in Brisbane. You will lead sourcing, contracting, and supplier management across a regional project portfolio, ensuring value, cost and timely delivery.

Reporting to the Procurement Hub Manager, you will develop procurement plans, negotiate terms, and partner with project teams to meet milestones while identifying cost-saving opportunities and maintaining process compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement, contract management or project environments.
• Degree in supply chain management, procurement, engineering or related field.
• Experience with ERP systems; Oracle, Felix, InEight or Dynamics preferred.
• Strong commercial, analytical and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and contracting activities, including RFx and negotiations.
• Develop procurement plans aligned with project requirements.
• Build supplier relationships and manage performance and risks.
• Support cost, schedule, quality, and procurement milestones with project teams.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure compliance with processes.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Project environments

Education

Degree in supply chain management

Tools

Oracle

Felix

InEight

Dynamics

Job description

Downer EDI Limited is seeking a Senior Buyer to support major projects within our Energy & Utilities procurement team in Brisbane. You will lead sourcing, contracting, and supplier management across a regional project portfolio, ensuring value, cost and timely delivery.

Reporting to the Procurement Hub Manager, you will develop procurement plans, negotiate terms, and partner with project teams to meet milestones while identifying cost-saving opportunities and maintaining process compliance.