Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Procurement Advisor
Procurement advisor managing sourcing and contracts for water infrastructure projects
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Develop and support procurement strategies, RFQs and sourcing activities across water infrastructure projects • Lead supplier and subcontractor engagement during TOC development, including benchmarking, risk assessments and negotiations • Expedite materials and manage procurement activities through to subcontractor handover • Collaborate with regional procurement hubs to leverage Downer’s buying power and manage long‑lead items • Identify, manage and report procurement‑related risks, opportunities and performance metrics
Key Responsibilities
- ▸procurement strategy
- ▸rfq management
- ▸supplier engagement
- ▸risk assessment
- ▸material expediting
- ▸long‑lead items
What You Bring
Downer’s Energy & Utilities Water Services business is seeking an experienced Procurement Advisor (Contract) to support the successful delivery of major water infrastructure programs across Queensland. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Advisor, this role plays a key part in developing Target Outturn Costs (TOCs) and executing sourcing and contracting activities in line with Downer and client frameworks. You will work closely with project teams, commercial leaders and regional procurement hubs to drive value, manage risk and deliver commercial outcomes in complex project environments. • 5+ years’ experience in procurement for utilities, infrastructure or capital projects (Tier 1 experience preferred) • Strong commercial and contractual acumen with experience across complex procurement packages • Ability to engage confidently with suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders • Proven experience working in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven project environments • Proactive, detail‑oriented and solutions‑focused approach
Requirements
- ▸5+ years
- ▸procurement
- ▸commercial acumen
- ▸stakeholder engagement
- ▸project delivery
- ▸detail‑oriented
Benefits
• Exposure to complex, high‑profile water infrastructure programs • Flexible and collaborative working environment • Access to Perks@Downer (financial, travel and wellbeing discounts) • Strong safety culture with Zero Harm at the core of everything we do
Work Environment
Office Full-Time