Lead a small, high-performing procurement team in Energy & Utilities, driving strategic sourcing, cost optimisation, and supplier relationships. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, exposure to large-scale projects, and opportunities to develop your career within a Tier 1 ASX-listed company.
The Opportunity
Downer's Energy & Utilities business is seeking a Procurement Hub Manager to lead a small procurement team responsible for sourcing materials and services efficiently and strategically. Reporting to the Procurement Director, this full-time role is based in the Melbourne office and supports a range of critical projects across water, energy, and industrial networks.
This role is pivotal in ensuring projects have robust procurement plans, strong supplier relationships, and compliant sourcing practices that align with Downer's standards. You'll work closely with project delivery teams, commercial managers, and internal supply chain peers to optimise spend, manage risks, and drive performance improvements across the business.
What You'll Do
* Lead and develop a cohesive procurement hub team, acting as a trusted advisor to project teams.
* Prepare procurement plans, manage sourcing and contracting activities, and facilitate supplier negotiations.
* Ensure compliance with Downer Standard, P2P processes, DFA, and relevant legislation.
* Monitor and manage procurement risks, cost savings opportunities, and performance issues.
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, resolving conflicts proactively.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a highly capable procurement professional with a mix of technical, commercial, and leadership skills:
* Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law, or related field.
* 5+ years' experience in procurement, project management, and/or contract management in construction, utilities, oil & gas, or similar industries.
* Strong project management, negotiation, and commercial acumen.
* Excellent relationship management, influencing, and communication skills.
* Resourceful, proactive, and hands‐on problem solver with strong leadership capability.
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 across 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 values diversity and inclusion, embracing the wide range of experiences, talents, and cultures of our people. We welcome applications from everyone.
How to Apply
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