Procurement/Subcontracts Specialist

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About us
UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services within, rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables, and resources, water, and defense markets. UGL partners with the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.
The UGL Fuels & Energy Business are seeking applications from Procurement & Subcontracts Specalist to join our team in Melbourne, VIC. As part of our Fuels & Engineering portfolio, the PEM&AM is an established and growing team that aims to become the market leader and provider of choice for niche brownfields Asset Management and Project Delivery in the Terminals space.
As we continue to deliver & evolve, we are looking for an experienced Subcontracts/Procurement experts to join our team.
UGL promotes diversity and we pride ourselves with our innovative and cohesive culture.
About the role
As a valued member of the Team, the role will work with project and maintenance delivery and tender teams to develop and implement robust procurement management plans, support category management frameworks and develop strategic sourcing approaches as well as negotiate best practice subcontracts. You will also identify and manage subcontracting risks and opportunities and collaborate with the project and commercial teams to support the on-time and on-budget delivery of projects for UGL and its clients.
The role demands astute subcontract commercial negotiation with vendors, subcontract risk appraisal and soft skills to manage vendor performance.
About you
· Relevant degree or qualifications in law, business, engineering, quantity surveying, supply chain, procurement or project management
· Sound experience in complex subcontracting and procurement environments
· Sound experience and knowledge of subcontracting commercial instruments, their terms and their negotiation
· Aware of market influences and how to strategically respond when subcontracting e.g. macro-economic, social and geopolitical risk
· Must be customer focused, team oriented, accountable and results driven
· Help drive continuous improvement across the Subcontracting & broader team
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
What we offer
When you join UGL, you’ll get to shape the nation alongside Australia’s best experts. You can develop wildly and fast with greater exposure to large-scale projects end-to-end. You’ll be empowered to follow your curiosity and supported to carve out your dream career-life journey.
As a diversified services organization, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.

• Discounted private Health insurance
• Salary Continuance Insurance
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Salary sacrifice
• Novated leasing
• A Strong Health and Safety Culture
• Dedicated Wellness Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational and leadership development opportunities
• Access endless career options and pathways through the CIMIC Group

At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment.
Job Ref: 257329
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