Senior Buyer

Brisbane - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Senior Buyer / Buyer
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

The Opportunity

Downers Energy & Utilities business is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Buyer to support the successful delivery of procurement activities across a portfolio of projects and contracts. Reporting to the Procurement Manager or Lead youll be an integral part of our procurement function working closely with delivery teams and suppliers to ensure materials and services are sourced effectively efficiently and in compliance with Downers standards.

You will be joining a collaborative and high-performing team focused on quality outcomes safety and continuous improvement. Your contribution will directly support the successful execution of projects in sectors that deliver essential services to communities across Australia and New Zealand.

What Youll Do

Manage sourcing purchasing and contracting activities across projects and contracts
Support the development and execution of procurement plans aligned with project goals
Maintain compliance with Downer procurement policies and systems (P2P DFA Felix JDEGS)
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers contractors and delivery teams
Identify and manage procurement risks while contributing to cost optimisation initiatives

What We Offer

Competitive remuneration with opportunities for career progression
Access to including discounts on financial travel and wellbeing services
Leadership development through programs such as THRIVE and EmpowHER
Industry-leading focus on internal mobility talent development and succession planning
Work with a Tier 1 ASX-listed company known for its scale capability and project diversity

What Were Looking For

Were seeking a motivated and process-driven procurement professional who brings both technical knowledge and collaborative spirit to the team.

Bachelors degree in procurement supply chain engineering or a related field
5 years experience in procurement or supply chain ideally in construction energy or utilities
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. JDEGS Felix Dynamics) and Microsoft Office
Strong communication negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
A detail-oriented proactive mindset and the ability to juggle competing priorities

About Energy & Utilities

Downers Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans-Tasman team providing solutions that connect communities to essential networks. We design build operate and maintain the infrastructure powering todays water electricity telecommunications industrial and power generation sectors. With in-house technical expertise and an industry-leading delivery model we are proud to support the projects that matter most.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and values the diverse experiences talents and cultures of our people. As an inclusive employer we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

How to Apply

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DescriptionSenior Buyer / BuyerEmployment Type: Full-time PermanentThe OpportunityDowners Energy & Utilities business is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Buyer to support the successful delivery of procurement activities across a portfolio of projects and contracts. Reporting to the P...