Senior Buyer – Infrastructure & Utilities Sourcing Leader

Downer Group; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

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THRIVE leadership program

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Descripción de la vacante

Downer Group is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to support a regional Energy & Utilities portfolio. The role emphasizes end-to-end procurement from planning and sourcing to negotiating, contracting and supplier performance, with close collaboration across project teams.

You will drive procurement plans, build supplier relationships, and identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring compliance with P2P and DFA processes in a fast-paced project environment.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience across procurement, contract management and/or project environments within construction, utilities, oil and gas or related industries.
• Knowledge of source-to-contract and procure-to-pay processes, with demonstrated sourcing, negotiation and supplier management capabilities.
• A relevant degree in supply chain management, procurement, engineering, project management or related discipline.
• Strong commercial, analytical and organizational skills, with experience using ERP and procurement/project systems (e.g., Oracle, Felix, InEight, Dynamics).
• Proactive, hands-on approach with strong stakeholder management and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead sourcing and contracting activities, including RFx processes, commercial negotiations, pricing, terms and delivery schedules.
• Develop and maintain procurement plans aligned with project requirements, procurement frameworks and business objectives.
• Build strong supplier relationships, proactively managing performance, commercial issues, risks and opportunities.
• Partner with project delivery and project controls teams to support cost, schedule, quality and procurement milestones.

Conocimientos

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Educación

Degree in supply chain/procurement/engineering/project management

Herramientas

Oracle

Felix

InEight

Dynamics

Descripción del empleo

Downer Group is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to support a regional Energy & Utilities portfolio. The role emphasizes end-to-end procurement from planning and sourcing to negotiating, contracting and supplier performance, with close collaboration across project teams.

You will drive procurement plans, build supplier relationships, and identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring compliance with P2P and DFA processes in a fast-paced project environment.