Senior Buyer

Downer; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career progression

Wellbeing benefits

Staff discounts

Tier 1 employer

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer or Buyer to partner with project teams across Energy & Utilities in Auckland. You will source materials and services that support critical infrastructure projects, manage supplier engagement, negotiations and procurement planning to drive safe, efficient and cost-effective outcomes.

In this role you will build strong supplier relationships, contribute to a diverse project portfolio and advance your career within one of New Zealand's largest

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in procurement, contract management, or project management.
• Strong sourcing, negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Knowledge of source-to-contract and procure-to-pay processes.
• Experience with ERP, procurement or project management systems.
• Relevant qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering or Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and contracting activities, including RFx processes and supplier negotiations.
• Develop procurement plans aligned to project and contract requirements.
• Build strong relationships with project teams and suppliers as a procurement partner.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement performance.
• Manage procurement risks related to cost, quality and schedule.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with standards and delegated authority.
• Use systems including JDEGS, Felix, InEight and Dynamics to support project delivery.

Skills

Procurement / Sourcing

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

ERP / project systems

Education

Procurement / Supply Chain related qualification

Tools

JDEGS

Felix

InEight

Dynamics

Job description

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Help deliver the infrastructure that keeps communities connected.

As a Senior Buyer or Buyer, you'll partner with project teams across Energy & Utilities to source the materials and services that support the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects. From supplier engagement and commercial negotiations through to procurement planning and risk management, you'll play an important role in achieving safe, efficient and cost-effective project outcomes.

This is an opportunity to build strong supplier relationships, work across a diverse portfolio of projects and grow your career within one of New Zealand's largest infrastructure services businesses.

Key responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and contracting activities, including RFx processes and supplier negotiations.
• Develop procurement plans aligned to project and contract requirements.
• Build strong relationships with project teams and suppliers, acting as a trusted procurement partner.
• Identify cost saving opportunities and improve procurement performance.
• Manage procurement risks relating to cost, quality and schedule.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company standards, procurement processes and delegated authority requirements.
• Use systems including JDEGS, Felix, InEight and Dynamics to support project delivery.

Working closely with project delivery teams, you'll help ensure procurement activities are planned, compliant and aligned with project requirements. You'll also build strong supplier relationships and contribute to achieving safe, efficient and cost effective project outcomes.

You'll bring:

• 5+ years' experience in procurement, contract management or project management within construction, utilities, infrastructure, oil and gas, or a similar industry.
• Strong sourcing, negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Knowledge of source to contract and procure to pay processes.
• Strong commercial, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience using ERP, procurement or project management systems.
• A relevant qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.

Most importantly, you're proactive, organised and enjoy working closely with project teams to deliver successful outcomes.

Ngā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer | Benefits of working with Downer

• Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX listed company
• Structured career pathways and opportunities across the Utilities business
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including EAP support
• Discounts with major retailers including Dell, Samsung, Specsavers and ANZ
• The opportunity to build your career with a Tier 1 infrastructure services provider

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.

Our expertise spans in house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone. Successful applicants will be required to complete pre employment screening, including a medical, drug and alcohol test and Ministry of Justice check.

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.