Senior Procurement Advisor- Projects

Description

About the Role We are seeking a Senior Procurement Advisor to support the delivery of high‑value, high‑complexity, and high‑risk infrastructure projects across the Energy & Utilities sector. With a strong focus on transmission lines, substations, and major capital works, this role plays a critical part in shaping procurement strategies and executing sourcing and subcontracting activities during bids, tenders, and project mobilisation. Working closely with the Procurement & Contracts Manager, you will contribute to procurement planning, manage subcontract packages, and support the negotiation and award of contracts. You will also play a key role in managing international supply channels, specialised equipment procurement, and long‑lead items essential to project success. Key Accountabilities

• Assist in contract negotiations and prepare documentation for award recommendations.
• Develop your capability in high‑value, high‑complexity procurement environments.
• Contribute to landmark projects driving Australia's energy transition.
• Manage sourcing and contracting of subcontract packages across civil, electrical, and specialist scopes.
• Support procurement and subcontracting activities across bids, tenders, and mobilisation phases.
• Coordinate procurement of international supply, specialised equipment, and long‑lead items.
• Work alongside industry‑leading procurement and commercial professionals.
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance, risk frameworks, and commercial standards.
• Provide commercial insights and procurement advice to project teams and internal stakeholders.
• Develop procurement strategies, plans, and tender returnables in collaboration with the Procurement & Contracts Manager.

Requirements

• Ability to work collaboratively within cross‑functional teams and influence outcomes.
• Experience developing procurement plans, tender documentation, and sourcing strategies.
• Strong experience in procurement and subcontracting within major infrastructure or utilities projects.
• Exposure to high‑value, high‑risk procurement environments.
• Capability in managing subcontract packages and supporting complex negotiations.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills.
• Understanding of international supply chains and long‑lead procurement.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance