Procurement & Contracts Manager, Major Projects
Procurement & Contracts Manager, Major Projects
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Job Description
Downers Energy & Utilities division is seeking an experienced Procurement & Contracts Manager Major Projects to play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects across Australia with a strong focus on major capital works programs.
Energy & Utilities Melbourne or Brisbane Permanent Full Time
Reporting to the Sourcing & Contracting Director you will shape and drive procurement and contracting strategy throughout the bid and mobilisation phases working with cross-functional teams and project leadership to ensure successful outcomes across cost quality and schedule. This is a career-defining opportunity for a procurement professional with Tier 1 infrastructure experience to contribute to nation-shaping projects influence strategy and build strong relationships with clients suppliers and project partners.
What Youll Do
In this role you will:
- Lead procurement strategy development for complex high-value infrastructure projects ($500m$1bn).
- Manage end-to-end procurement subcontracting and vendor engagement across bid and mobilisation phases.
- Partner with project leaders bid teams and technical experts to deliver commercially sound solutions.
- Negotiate and execute major subcontract packages and manage supplier performance to ensure project success.
- Integrate ESG sustainability and supplier diversity initiatives into procurement strategies.
What We Offer
- Career development through THRIVE EmpowHER and leadership programs.
- A supportive culture with dedicated internal mobility and career progression pathways.
- Employee benefits through including travel wellbeing and lifestyle discounts.
- Work with a Tier 1 ASX-listed company with in-house technical capability and resources far exceeding traditional contractors.
What Were Looking For
Were seeking a commercially astute leader with:
- 10 years experience in project procurement in the energy infrastructure or resources sector (Tier 1 preferred).
- Proven success in leading high-value bids and tenders.
- Experience with complex procurement models subcontracting and international supply chain management.
- Strong negotiation relationship management and influencing skills.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications (commerce engineering construction supply chain or related field); MBA preferred.
About Energy & Utilities
Downers Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans-Tasman team providing services that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design build operate and maintain todays critical assets across the water electricity telecommunications industrial and power generation sectors.
As an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a diverse workforce.
How to Apply
Click Apply to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Contract
