Procurement and Contract Officer

About the role

We are looking for a Procurement and Contract Officer to join Downer’s Health & Education team. Reporting to the Contract Manager, you will support compliant and efficient procurement and contract administration that enables delivery of essential public services.

Key responsibilities

• Support RFQ and RFT processes, prepare scopes of work, procurement documentation and evaluation templates.
• Coordinate tender clarifications, supplier onboarding and compliance verification.
• Administer subcontract agreements, maintain contract registers and track expiries, extensions and renewals.
• Process purchase orders, goods receipting and resolve supplier account queries to ensure timely financial processing.
• Maintain audit‑ready procurement and contract records and assist internal and external audits in line with governance requirements and the Downer Standard.

Required profile

• Experience in procurement, contract administration or a similar role with solid understanding of procurement processes.
• Strong organisational, analytical and time‑management abilities with high attention to detail.
• Collaborative approach and ability to build positive relationships with internal teams, suppliers and clients.
• Commitment to safety, compliance and quality outcomes aligned with Downer’s Zero Harm and governance expectations.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with SAP (desirable).
• Experience with Coupa (desirable).

What we offer

• Training and development opportunities.
• Internal career progression with 30% of vacancies filled internally.
• Employee benefits such as healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings, and an Employee Assistance Program.