Senior Procurement Advisor, Projects

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Lead procurement and contracting strategies on major Energy and Utilities infrastructure projects. High-level exposure, career progression, and the opportunity to shape large-scale projects.

Energy & Utilities | Melbourne or Brisbane | Permanent, Full Time

The Opportunity
Downer's Energy & Utilities business is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Advisor, Projects to play a key role in the successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects, with a focus on complex capital works programs.

Based in Melbourne or Brisbane and reporting to the Sourcing & Contracting Director, you will contribute to the development and execution of sourcing and contracting strategies across both bid and project mobilisation phases. This is a pivotal role that partners closely with project leadership, suppliers, and subcontractors to drive cost, schedule, and quality outcomes, while supporting Downer's long-term growth in the utilities sector.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will:

• Lead procurement and contracting activities across bids, tenders, and project mobilisation phases.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that balance cost, risk, compliance, and value-for-money principles.
• Manage end-to-end procurement for complex, high-value packages including long-lead and international supply.
• Negotiate and finalise subcontracts, supporting seamless contract execution and handover.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

What We Offer

• Career development through leadership and professional training programs, including THRIVE and EmpowHER.
• Perks@Downer: exclusive discounts on travel, health, and financial wellbeing offers.
• A dedicated internal mobility team focused on progression, succession, and redeployment opportunities.
• Work with a Tier 1 ASX-listed company that delivers critical services across Australia and New Zealand, with in-house capabilities that extend beyond traditional contractor environments.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a motivated and commercially savvy procurement professional who brings:

• 7+ years' experience in capital project procurement within the energy, infrastructure or resources sector (Tier 1 experience highly regarded).
• Proven success supporting bids and tenders and delivering procurement strategies in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian construction market and contract frameworks, with experience managing international supply.
• Excellent negotiation, relationship management and influencing skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, and confident in leading discussions with senior stakeholders and suppliers.

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate, and maintain critical assets and networks across the electricity, water, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.

With in-house technical expertise, engineering capability, OEM partnerships and highly skilled field teams, we deliver end-to-end solutions for some of Australia and New Zealand's most important infrastructure projects.

At Downer, we embrace the diverse experiences, talents and cultures of our people. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone.

How to Apply
Click Apply to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionOther
• IndustriesUtilities

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