Senior Procurement Lead – Major Rail Programs

Downer EDI Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer EDI Limited in Brisbane seeks a Senior Manager Procurement to lead procurement across major Queensland rail programs, operational sites and special projects. You will shape commercial outcomes, strengthen supplier performance and guide a capable team through high-value, critical delivery.

You will partner with senior leaders and technical specialists to translate complex project requirements into practical sourcing strategies, ensuring delivery certainty and asset performance.

Qualifications

• Senior procurement leadership, preferably in asset-intensive or project-delivery environments.
• Experience leading high-value procurement portfolios and complex tenders.
• Strong commercial judgement and risk assessment for whole-of-life value.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement across major Queensland rail programs, operational sites and special projects; align strategies with milestones.
• Build relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to drive clear decisions.
• Direct sourcing, negotiations, and contract-management for specialist equipment, materials, and supplier agreements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement leadership

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

ERP experience

Education

Business / Supply chain / Engineering degree

Tools

ERP systems

e-procurement tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Downer EDI Limited in Brisbane seeks a Senior Manager Procurement to lead procurement across major Queensland rail programs, operational sites and special projects. You will shape commercial outcomes, strengthen supplier performance and guide a capable team through high-value, critical delivery.

You will partner with senior leaders and technical specialists to translate complex project requirements into practical sourcing strategies, ensuring delivery certainty and asset performance.