Purchasing Officer
About this role
The Opportunity
At Downer Energy & Utilities, we deliver essential services that power and connect communities across Australia. We are seeking a detail focused Purchasing Officer to join our Procurement team and provide transactional and systems support across a major contract.
Working closely with Buyers, Project Teams and Accounts Payable, you will play a critical role in supporting compliant and efficient procurement operations while ensuring purchasing activities are accurately processed and maintained within JD Edwards and InEight.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in purchasing, administration, procurement or finance.
- Experience within construction, utilities, infrastructure, engineering, oil and gas or similar industries will be highly regarded.
- Understanding of procure to pay and source to contract processes.
- Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Exposure to JD Edwards, InEight or similar procurement systems will be advantageous.
- A proactive and solutions focused approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Business or a related discipline are desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
At Downer, we recognise the value our people bring and are committed to creating an environment where our employees can thrive.
• A 9-day fortnight, this role will work 76 hours across 9 days instead of the traditional 10 day fortnight, providing an additional day off each fortnight
• Career development and professional growth opportunities
• Access to employee benefits and wellbeing programs
• A leadership team who want to see you succeed
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a critical operational environment
About Energy & Utilities
Downer Energy & Utilities is an integrated provider of electricity, gas, water and telecommunications services. We deliver complete solutions across the asset lifecycle including design, construction, maintenance and operations, helping our customers deliver essential services safely, reliably and efficiently.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and supported to achieve their full potential.
How to Apply
Click Apply Now and submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
Downer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Company at a glance
Enabling communities to thrive.
It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster.
Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.
Top Benefits
- 9-day fortnight
- Career development
- Professional growth opportunities
- Employee benefits
- Wellbeing programs
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