Procurement Hub Manager

The opportunity

Australia's energy sector is undergoing a once-in-a-generation transformation, with significant investment in transmission, substations, renewable energy, data centres, and battery storage infrastructure.

As Procurement Hub Manager, you'll lead a growing team supporting the delivery of major energy infrastructure projects across Australia. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in both the energy transition and a broader procurement transformation, helping shape how procurement supports project delivery at scale.

Beyond leading day-to-day procurement operations, you'll influence strategy, build capability, strengthen stakeholder partnerships and drive continuous improvement across the procurement function. The role offers significant leadership exposure and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on some of Australia's most critical infrastructure projects.

What you’ll do

• Lead and develop a team of procurement professionals supporting a portfolio of power and renewable energy projects.
• Partner with project and contract delivery teams to deliver procurement outcomes that support successful project execution.
• Identify and deliver commercial value, supply chain efficiencies and innovative sourcing solutions.
• Ensure strong governance, risk management and compliance with procurement policies and frameworks.
• Contribute to the ongoing procurement transformation, helping embed new ways of working, systems and processes.
• Foster a high-performing, customer-focused culture that prioritises collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company
• Structured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model
• A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue
• Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals, and entertainment options
• We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments

What we’re looking for

• Strong procurement, sourcing and commercial capability, ideally in a capital project environment within energy, infrastructure, utilities or mining.
• A natural leader who can navigate complex stakeholder environments and lead from the front.  This role requires someone who enjoys developing capability – providing hands-on coaching, mentoring and support to a growing team while building a high-performance culture.
• A proactive problem solver who can challenge the status quo and develop practical solutions to support project delivery and procurement performance.
• Highly effective communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a focus on service, safety and performance.
• Tertiary level qualification in engineering, project management, commerce, law is highly regarded.
• A genuine interest in the energy transition and helping shape the future of procurement within a growing business.

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

How to apply

Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you! Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.