Procurement Business Partner

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**:

- The Procurement Business Partner Eastern Australia delivers strategic procurement strategy and execution support to Santos asset development teams. The role remit includes construction of new, or upgrades to existing infrastructure across Queensland, South Australia, New South Wales, and the Northern Territory. This includes a diverse range of project activities across gas, water and power networks spanning thousands of kilometres. The role also supports activities delivering Santos’ emissions reduction targets.

Based in the Santos Brisbane office, this role offers a truly unique portfolio in scale and diversity across the Australian energy landscape. You will be at the forefront of procurement strategy for an exciting portfolio of projects.
- Key accountabilities include:

- Drive continuous improvement in the way that project procurement is delivered within Santos through best practice planning, supplier collaboration and management.
- Deliver Project Contracting Strategies in accordance with the Opportunity Development Process from early concept through to execution.
- Provide expert guidance to project teams on procurement, contract forms, contract principles, commercial models and the evaluation of alternate project contracting quilts.
- Engaging with a wide range of complex services and goods including engineering, civils, pipelines, facilities construction, compression, power generation, battery solutions and processing plant.
- Engage with Santos category management teams to generate insights across Santos’ project portfolio.
- Maintain reporting and compliance to EA Australian Industry Participation Plans.
- Execute strategic sourcing and contract management activities to deliver project objectives.
- Continually re-prioritise activities based on project demands and constraints.
- Representing Santos procurement internally and externally up to senior management level.

**What you’ll bring**:
You will be degree qualified (e.g. Business, Commerce, Economics, Law, Engineering), or have equivalent professional experience, and be able to demonstrate significant experience within relevant role(s) in oil & gas, mining, resources, utilities, infrastructure or construction etc.

**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. In Brisbane this includes Onsite Gym facilities, Onsite GP services and many more employee benefits

**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 9 July 2025.**
- A requirement of this role is that you will need to have in place the legal work rights for Australia to apply._

**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 a