Procurement Advisor

Job ID
- 1004084
- Job Type
- Permanent Full-time
- Location
- Aus - Brisbane
- Categories
- Procurement / Supply
- Applications close
- 13 Mar 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

**About CPB**

CPB Contractors is a leading international construction company and a member of the CIMIC Group.

We combine the construction track record and expertise formerly delivered by Leighton Contractors and Thiess, and we also include the people and projects of Leighton Asia.

In conjunction with our clients and partners, CPB Contractors is delivering important and iconic projects across all key sectors of the construction industry, meaning we offer significant and diverse work opportunities.

We are building on the strong foundations of our unique history to create a successful and sustainable future. Safely delivering next-generation infrastructure that better connects people and transforms communities is at the heart of what we do.

What can our construction projects build for you?

CPB Contractors along with our industry partners has been selected as preferred proponent to deliver two major packages for the Cross River Rail Projects: the Tunnel, Stations and Development (TSD) package and the Rail, Integration and Systems (RIS) package. Cross River Rail is a new 10.2-kilometre rail line from Dutton Park to Bowen Hills, which includes 5.9 kilometres of tunnel under the Brisbane River and the CBD.

The RIS package is crucial to the overall delivery and success of Cross River Rail, and its integration with the Queensland Rail network. RIS will be delivered by the UNITY Alliance which brings CPB Contractors, UGL, AECOM and Jacobs together with partners HASSEL, RCS Australia, Acmena, Martinus Rail and WIRED Overhead Solutions to deliver the full scope of works over the next five years. This includes:

- Rail civil and electrical works
- Brownfield rail surface works primarily to the north of the tunnel, including an upgrade of Exhibition Station and a major augmentation of Mayne Yard
- Upgrade of seven suburban stations to the south
- Rail operational systems works
- Rail signalling works and communication, and integration and commission activities

**Your opportunity**

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, CPB Contractors have an opportunity for a Procurement Advisor. Responsibilities will include:

- Managing and executing the sourcing process for all procurement activities, working closely with key internal stakeholders to effectively identify, plan, manage and deliver procurement activities in line with defined and agreed timelines and milestones.
- Working with the Delivery team, develop and finalise scope of work, tender evaluation criteria (both financial and non-financial), pricing schedule, drawings, specifications and program.
- Working with the Legal team, review and address commercial departures raised during the pre-award phase.
- Managing contract execution, kick-off, and transition to contract administration.
- Participating and assisting the senior procurement advisor in the identification of project risk analyses and the development of controls relating to procurement.
- Relevant industry or tertiary qualifications of certificate or higher
- 2-5 years’ experience within a Procurement officer, advisor role
- Experience reporting on performance, compliance and defects and/or non-conformance
- Skills in resolving issues and overcoming obstacles that may arise
- Skills in data and administrative management practices and procedures
- Skills in drafting written correspondence
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- Ability to manage multiple packages and prioritise tasks effectively
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, financial analysis and preferably, contract law

CPB Contractors is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workplace diversity and to providing flexible work opportunities at our offices and projects. We support women in construction and Indigenous advancement and participation and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.

**How to apply**:

- Applications close
- 13 Mar 2025 E. Australia Standard Time