Procurement Manage

Downer has a long history of delivering leading engineering solutions to Power Systems projects under a variety of contracting models. Our multi-disciplinary national design team of professionals is experienced in value engineering dedicated to construction projects and are widely recognised in Australia as some of the best professionals in their field. We provide engineering services throughout the complete project delivery life cycle including concept and detailed design, drafting, procurement and construction support, as well as testing and commissioning expertise. We take pride in our diverse engineering team's ability to comply with Australian Safety, Regulatory and Legislative requirements. We leverage the latest software and design tools, digital engineering and continuously challenge acceptable standards to deliver practical and efficient engineering solutions. This journey will continue as we work towards delivering on our vision of being a System Solution Integrator for Downer's Growth and Success, focusing on these four areas:

About the Role

The Procurement Manager is responsible for maximising the benefits of Downers strategic contracts and supplier partnerships; source and procure goods and services on behalf of the organisation from partnered and contracted suppliers, ensuring that all purchases meet specifications, pricing and quality and delivered on time.

• Interface with other Downer departments and vendors for all matters related to the procurement of Project materials, equipment's, and services scope to facilitate pricing.
• Develop in conjunction with Downer Procurement & Project Managers/Coordinators the project Procurement Plan and project Execution Strategy.
• Responsible for and plans, organises and manages the procurement process for the Project.
• Handle and manage Project RFQ's, commercial evaluations, PO award and PO administration to final delivery and PO close out.
• Oversees all Procurement activities associated with the effective purchasing of Project requirements in accordance with Project or end user schedules, specifications and budgets.
• Provide support to project cost controls in procurement related activities, bids versus buy analysis and the preparation of cash flow plans for project purchase orders.
• The role will report to the Pre-Construction Interface Manager with a dotted line report to relevant project managers.

• Degree in Engineering or master's in business administration with specialisation in Operations.
• 10 years plus relevant experience in similar role preferably in the utilities construction Industry.
• Process strong knowledge on procuring technical equipment's/materials for the utilities Industry.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Effective negotiation and coaching skills.
• Ability to function as a Purchasing Agent and/Subcontract Administrator.

• Suite of benefits including health and wellness initiatives.
• Personalised career growth working with an industry leader.
• Competitive remuneration with on-going training and support.
• Safety focused culture working within in leading services industry.
• Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring.
• Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company.

For more information about this position please contact Claire Venter - Recruitment & Sourcing Business Partner at *************@downergroup.com

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