Strategic Buyer - Infrastructure & Utilities Projects

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

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