Procurement Category Lead

**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 lead procurement activities for remote camps and logístical operations? As the Procurement Lead - Camps and Logistics, you will be at the forefront of sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with organisational policies. Your role will be crucial in coordinating with logistics, warehousing, and field teams to guarantee timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services. You will support all Santos Assets located in Eastern Australia and PNG.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement procurement strategies for camp services (e.g., catering, waste management, cleaning, and facilities management) and logístical support services (e.g., linehaul, warehouses, freight forwarding, and infield services).
- Maintain up-to-date market intelligence on suppliers, pricing, and industry trends in camp management and logistics.
- Identify, assess, and prequalify vendors capable of delivering in remote or challenging environments.
- Lead tendering processes, including preparation of RFPs, bid evaluations, and supplier selection.
- Negotiate contracts, ensuring favourable terms, risk mitigation, and compliance with legal and organisational standards.
- Manage variations, claims, and disputes. Liaise with related leadership team, and key stakeholders to manage company post contract award risks.
- Challenge the status quo with a strategic mindset and work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop cost effective ways for delivering the scope for these categories.
- Adapt to change and have a performance mindset to achieve the desired outcomes of the culture.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with organisational policies, donor requirements, ethical standards, and anti-corruption principles.

**What you’ll bring**:

- Significant experience in procurement specialising in category procurement of managing multi-year call-off style contracts
- Previous experience in oil and gas, mining or similar industry.
- Senior experience and expertise in Procurement, Category Management or Strategic Sourcing.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organisational and planning abilities, with attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise competing demands, and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in procurement software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office tools.
- High ethical standards and commitment to transparency.

**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 Friday 23rd May 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