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Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities.

Downer has over 100 years' experience delivering total rail asset solutions for its passenger and freight customers. Downer Rail and Transit Systems is committed to providing the highest quality Rollingstock & Overhaul services for both the local QLD and greater Australian markets. We have an extensive national footprint with approximately 20 sites across Australia.

POSITION SUMMARY

Downer Rail & Transit Systems (RTS) is a leading name in the manufacturing and maintenance of rolling stock across Australia has an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join the business in a key regional role. We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to provide successful delivery of Procurement and Contract Management services for their assigned portfolio within Rail & Transit Systems.

About the Role:

In this role you will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

For Projects in the Roles assigned portfolio:

• Supplier Contract lifecycle management (Supplier Contract & Performance Management and Project close out)
• Business Partner for the respective Regional Teams (Key Contact & Escalation Points)
• Readiness - ensure that Materials and Services sourced via Suppliers are delivered on time and to specification
• Monitor & Control Inventory build
• Warranty Management
• NCR Escalations
• Project Procurement Risk Management
• Project Governance and Reporting
• Board reviews
• Maintain strong relationships with Internal Downer and External (Suppliers) stakeholders
• Evolve supplier contract management practices, applying learnings from past projects;
• Apply robust and contemporary risk management to future contacts to maximise delivered value to Downer
• Provide key learnings and considerations for future contracts
• Provide insights on risk and opportunities

About you:

You will have the following skills and qualifications:

• MCIPS preferred combined with Business Law and or Commercial degree
• Project Procurement within a construction, services or manufacturing environment. Experience in Rail Industry highly desirable
• Experience in dealing with international suppliers
• Experience in managing contractual arrangements on complex large-scale transport or infrastructure projects
• Experience with strategic planning
• Experience with structured Risk Management frameworks
• Experience with Contract / Performance Management
• Experience with conflict resolution
• Proficiency in Procurement best practice
• Proficiency in Supply Chain best practice (International and Domestic Logistics / Warehouse and Inventory Management)
• Exceptional contract management skills, with proven ability to manage and negotiate within a complex environment
• Strong commercial acumen
• Senior stakeholder engagement, management and ability to influence across multiple discipline
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, the ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the business
• Awareness of Warranty Management, Defect Management and New Vehicle Acceptance
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, consistency and self-disciplined
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

In return you will form part of the Downer Rail & Transit Systems team and work with some of our key projects with a dedication to a continuing legacy of engineering and manufacturing excellence. You will work with a leading company that can provide job security and the opportunity to develop and grow your career while receiving a generous remuneration package, training and support.

This role will be based in our Milton, QLD offices.

For more information or a confidential discussion please contact brittney.moroko@downergroup.com.