Procurement Officer

Job Description

ConnectSydney, a joint venture of ServiceStream, Boral, and Johnson Controls, in partnership with Transport for NSW, is entrusted with the management of the Harbour Zone. Our responsibilities encompass routine maintenance, strategic enhancements, and specialised projects aimed at bolstering Sydney's transport infrastructure.

With a passion for innovation and excellence, we deliver solutions in project management, asset management, fault management, and maintenance, continually striving towards a safer, more sustainable future for Sydney.

This role is responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The Procurement Officer will work closely with the Commercial Manager and other stakeholders to ensure procurement activities align with ConnectSydney's objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the onboarding process for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of subcontractors.
• Oversee the subcontractor feedback and performance evaluation process.
• Ensure competitive sourcing and initiate contract development during the tender process.
• Conduct pre-award evaluations of subcontract and supply packages using qualitative and quantitative criteria.
• Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on procurement policies, systems, and compliance requirements
• Support achievement of head contract obligations, including First Nations participation, female workforce inclusion, and sustainability initiatives.
• Negotiate best value-for-money outcomes and finalise subcontract terms and conditions.
• Maintain a comprehensive subcontract register.
• Monitor and report on performance against local content and diversity targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Provide high-level support to project teams in subcontractor engagement and administration. Assist with commercial administration across other projects as needed.
• Identify procurement-related risks and implement mitigation strategies in collaboration with the Commercial Manager and relevant stakeholders
• Regularly review procurement processes to identify opportunities for efficiency, cost savings, and improved supplier performance

About You:

• Minimum 3 years of post-graduate experience in procurement or contracts administration, preferably in the construction industry.
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and administrative roles.
• Proficiency in contract and project administration.
• Familiarity with Felix Procurement Software
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in either engineering, technical, project management or a related discipline

Benefits of working with us include:

• Growth – We are growing and there are opportunities for your career development across our business units.
• Flexible working - All flexibility requests are genuinely considered. This position offers hybrid working.
• Discounts - Access to hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing.
• Paid leave - Parental, cultural, community service, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
• Culture – We are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and we recognise and celebrate excellence throughout the year.

How To Apply

Please submit your interest with the apply button where you will be directed to create a profile on our system. We celebrate diversity at ConnectSydney and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups.

Feel free to email  for any inquiries on how we can best support you with reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and a designated person will contact you regarding your inquiry.