Procurement Officer

Project Overview The NWTD project covers the construction of new 220kV transmission lines between Palmerston, Sheffield, Burnie, and Heybridge, along with decommissioning existing lines and realigning sections of the current network. It includes OPGW interconnections at Ulverstone, Stowport, and Paloona. Key 22kV distribution upgrades involve underground feeder installations and augmentations around Burnie and Emu Bay. Substation works include upgrades at Burnie, Palmerston, and Sheffield, plus a new 220kV GIS switching station at Heybridge. Protection and control systems will also be modified at several remote substations.  The Role The Procurement officer is responsible for overseeing and driving the procurement and purchasing process, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing of goods and services. This role involves maintaining the Procurement Register, compiling RFQ packages, coordinating supplier prequalification, managing purchase orders, and monitoring supply chain logistics. The position requires close collaboration with project managers, construction managers, engineers, logistics teams, and administrative staff to ensure procurement aligns with operational and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute procurement activities to meet project and company needs.
• Maintain and update the Procurement Register for tracking purchases, supplier status, and contract details.
• Compile and finalise RFQ packages, integrating technical specifications, scope of work, terms and conditions, and schedules.
• Identify, evaluate, and maintain a list of potential suppliers, service providers, and subcontractors.
• Onboard designated goods and service providers onto the company's PO system.
• Follow up on RFQ responses and submissions to ensure timely procurement decisions.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, including project managers, construction managers, engineers, logistics personnel, and administrators.
• Organise and conduct supplier audits to assess quality and compliance standards.
• Monitor supply chain activities, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
• Coordinate factory inspections, expediting orders, and ensuring quality control measures are met.
• Facilitate transport, logistics, and delivery schedules to align with project timelines and location requirements.

Essential Skills / Qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualification in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or extensive experience in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar position.
• Strong background in end-to-end Procurement, purchasing, logistics, and establishing effective procurement processes in a project environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Software), Adobe Acrobat, and other programs relevant to this position.

The Business Genus Infrastructure Pty Ltd (GNI) are specialists in delivering end to end innovative solutions in multiple sectors across Australia. Specialising in Transmission, Distribution, Substation, Communications & Renewable Energy; as a subsidiary of the GenusPlus Group (ASX: GNP).

After reviewing this advertisement, if you feel you are a good fit for the role and meet the listed criteria, please select apply.

Genus Infrastructure values diversity and inclusion and we strongly encourage females and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.