Senior Procurement Officer - Power Distribution & Network Maintenance

Senior Procurement Officer - Power Distribution & Network Maintenance

National Role

If you’re an experienced procurement professional who likes having full ownership, real variety, and work that actually matters, this could be your next move.

At UGL, we support some of Australia’s most critical infrastructure. In our Utilities Operations & Maintenance business, we keep electricity networks running safely and reliably across the country. Now we’re looking for someone to take the lead on procurement across the entire business.

In this role, you’ll be the sole procurement resource for the Utilities O&M business, supporting all programs and projects nationally and can be based out of our office in Brisbane, Melbourne, or North Sydney.

Why this role

• You’re the go-to procurement person — visible, trusted and embedded in the business.
• True ownership, this is the sole procurement role for the BU
• Huge variety across spend categories and projects
• Work that directly supports essential infrastructure
• Long-term programs with a strong pipeline of work
• Real impact, what you do keeps operations moving.

About the role

This role supports ongoing maintenance work and new projects as they’re won. The work isn’t always predictable, priorities shift, needs evolve, and procurement plays a key role in keeping things moving.

Working closely with the Commercial Manager, operational leaders and project teams, the role spans sourcing and RFQs through to award, purchasing, supplier management and tender support. It’s fast‑paced, hands‑on, and suited to someone who can respond to immediate needs while navigating future procurement needs.

Key responsibilities

• Run procurement from sourcing and RFQs through to award and supplier management.
• Work closely with operational teams, project managers and the Commercial Manager.
• Procure a broad mix, from equipment and vehicles to services, property and inventory.
• Support tenders and helping shape commercial outcomes.
• Manage suppliers and making sure everything runs smoothly in a high-risk, safety-critical environment.

What we offer

• Flexible hybrid work model.
• Access our OneRewards Discount Program.
• Discounted Medibank health insurance.
• Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.
• Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance.
• Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.

About you

• Procurement experience in utilities, energy, construction or infrastructure.
• Comfortable managing high-value, varied spend end-to-end.
• Can operate as the sole procurement lead and make things happen.
• Knows procurement systems and governance (SAP experience is a big plus).
• Takes a proactive, practical approach, planning ahead when possible.
• Can quickly understand operational needs in safety-critical environments.

About Us

UGL is a respected of end-to-end engineering, construction, operation and maintenance services within various sectors including rail, transport, communications, oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water and defence. We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions. As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to complete a medical questionnaire.

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