Procurement Manager

We're currently seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategies and processes that ensure effective engagement and performance of Service Delivery Partners and major suppliers for this upcoming project.

We're proud to be partnering with one of Australia's most respected, sustainable, and community-focused organisations to deliver world-class facilities management across a $200M+ national portfolio. While the outcome is pending, our experience and purpose-led approach position us strongly to shape a bold future in FM-driven by innovation, service excellence, and community impact. We're currently seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategies and processes that ensure effective engagement and performance of Service Delivery Partners and major suppliers for this upcoming project.

What You'll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Lead the procurement team, providing strategic direction and support to ensure efficient supplier management and procurement operations.

• Oversee Service Delivery Partner (SDP) recruitment, tendering, onboarding, and performance management, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

• Manage pricing structures, conduct commercial negotiations, and perform market and cost analysis to ensure competitive and value-driven procurement.

• Conduct regular audits on SDP engagements and pricing, using insights to drive cost reduction, service improvement, and procurement optimisation.

• Act as the central point of contact for procurement communications, fostering strong relationships with internal teams and external suppliers to promote transparency and accountability.

What You'll Bring

• Extensive management experience in the facilities industry, with a strong background in procurement and contract management, ideally in government or regulated environments.

• Proficient in procurement frameworks, commercial analysis, pricing structures, and Work Order Management Systems (WMS), with a proven ability to drive value-for-money outcomes.

• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, fostering high performance and collaboration across procurement teams and stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of interpreting complex data and conducting market and supplier benchmarking to inform strategic decisions.

• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder engagement abilities, with experience in procurement audits, compliance reviews, and managing subcontractor commercial terms.

More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We're proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career.

• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you'll find real opportunities to advance your career.

• : healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.

• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to help you put your best foot forward.