AddressThe purpose of the TasWater Capital Delivery Office (CDO) is to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of quality capital works projects for TasWater that will meet the needs of TasWater’s business, their stakeholders and the communities of Tasmania for years to come. The TasWater CDO manages the TasWater Capital Works Program from inception to completion including the planning, design, procurement, and delivery phases.
As an alliance we offer many benefits, which include; flexible working arrangements, an opportunity to super charge your career by working on world class projects, a variety of different career paths and opportunities, competitive remuneration packages, relocation assistance, paid parental leave and an inclusive and supportive team culture that celebrates our wins and recognises individual and team achievements.
About the Role
UGL are looking for a Procurement Specialist to assist in the delivery of our procurement & commercial commitments for our TasWater CDO projects. This role can be based out of Hobart, Launceston or Devonport, this will be a fixed term contract opportunity to January 2025.
What will a day in this role look like
- Periodically review materials requirements and investigate sources of supply from both local and overseas markets with focus on value for money
- Determine procurement benchmarks
- Review subcontract commercial conditions and provide advice as to consistency of terms and conditions with Alliance guidelines
- Assist and support team in daily activities, including but not limited to Purchase Requisition and Order management and expediting for both material and services.
- Contribute to meeting all operational KPI’s in Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery performance
- Identify and report cost saving initiatives and implementation.
- Approving Supplier invoices in association with the Project Manager, Project Engineers and Construction Manager.
- Ensure purchases are made at the most favourable prices consistent with desired quality, quantity, deliver time and other factors.
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
What would we expect you to bring to the team
- 2-3 years’ experience procurement and Purchasing function within a construction environment
- Proficient skills in computers: Word, Email and especially Excel and Microsoft applications, experience with the ability to manipulate data to support function.
- Experience using SAP system; Planning and Purchasing
- Knowledge and practical experience of process management
- Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels and build effective working relationship with both internal and external.
- Experience in a Procurement or Project Engineering or Finance environment
- Experience working on a Project base role on site
- Experience of SAP Software / accounting and associated reporting desirable
- Experience in a utilities and/or service industry desirable
What we offer
- Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
- The chance to join a 6,000+ strong organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international contractors
- Pathways for you to succeed and the space for you to carve your own journey
- Competitive group remuneration and benefits including: health and wellbeing program with company-funded salary continuance insurance
- Flexible work arrangements - have a chat to us around how this can work for you
- A culture that values diversity and innovation, evolving with market changes and new technologies
What makes you right for UGL
- Genuine concern for safety
- Capacity to flourish in a high-performance environment
- An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm
- A belief that success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play
About Us
UGL Pty Limited is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services. We are active across rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies. As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills
: Engineer - Civil
: Australia-TAS-Hobart
: Full-time
Contact Phone Number: 0499 613 ***
