Procurement Category Advisor

3 hours ago


Greater Adelaide SA, Australia Santos Ltd Full time

**Don’t come for an easy career. Stay for a rewarding one.**
- At Santos, we do work that matters and always have. When you join us, so will you.

As an ASX 20 global energy company, we’re committed to providing reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone.

To make it happen, we work as One Team and ask ourselves, “How can we?” (Even when others say, “We can’t.”)
- We’re proud of our history as pioneers, problem-solvers, and pragmatists. And as we strive to achieve our Vision2040, we’ve got our sights set on a culture that is focussed and disciplined to drive value, and entrepreneurial and energised to leave a positive legacy.

The difference isn’t just thinking big - it’s delivering on it too.

As part of the team, you’ll tackle one of the most complex problems of our time. It’s no easy task, but nothing rewarding ever is.

**What you’ll do**
- Are you ready to make a strategic impact in a dynamic, high-value procurement environment?

Santos is seeking a **Procurement Category Advisor - Information Systems** to support our onshore and offshore operations and corporate programs. This is your opportunity to work in our Adelaide head office location on a category worth approximately **~$200M,**driving value and managing risk across a diverse portfolio of IS products and services.

As a Procurement Category Advisor, you’ll be instrumental in supporting the Category Lead in delivering end-to-end procurement and contracting solutions for Santos’ Information Systems category. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure sourcing strategies align with business needs and deliver optimal outcomes.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Support the IS Category Lead in managing procurement across corporate and operational divisions.
- Lead sourcing activities for software, communications infrastructure, and technology services.
- Develop and execute category plans and sourcing strategies.
- Manage supplier relationships and performance.
- Ensure compliance with JV agreements and internal standards.
- Contribute to negotiations and contract administration.

**What you’ll bring**
- Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Law, Engineering, or related field (desirable).
- Demonstrated procurement experience, ideally in oil & gas or similar industry.
- Experience in technology procurement and category management.

Whether you're exploring a new challenge or looking to grow your career in strategic procurement, I’d love to hear from you and help you discover how this role at Santos could be the perfect fit.

**What you’ll get**
- Here, you’ll be amongst high-calibre people and get to work on industry-leading projects. We don’t shy away from solving tough problems at pace. We like it that way. You can expect to be challenged and supported; to learn and grow.

At Santos, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. This means a place that is safe; where you are valued and respected, and your contribution is recognised and appreciated. Join us, and you’ll play a role in this too.

Each of our sites offer access to specific amenities that aim to create the best possible benefits to your health, wellbeing and performance.

**What you’re part of**
- Everywhere you turn you will be a part of a team who are coming together to contribute to our single uniting purpose - to provide reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone

And because it’s not only what you do, but how you do it, you will also contribute to improving the living standards of the communities where we operate, building enduring and respectful relationships that serve a generation. It’s about each of us, and all of us - together.

**How to Apply**
- Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system before **COB Wednesday 17th September 2025.**

**Supporting a Diverse Workforce**
- Santos acknowledges that we operate on the traditional lands of Aboriginal people. We recognise the traditional rights to maintain the culture, identities, traditions, and customs on their country. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are essential to our ongoing success.

We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.

Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander jobseekers are strongly encouraged to apply.



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