Clough, as part of a joint venture, is delivering the Project Ceres urea plant, a landmark project for Western Australia. The plant will be the largest in Australia and one of the largest in the world, installing the most sustainable production processes. The project is expected to generate 2,000 jobs during the construction phase, whilst delivering sustained benefits to the local community through career, training and business opportunities.

Clough currently have an opportunity for an additional Senior Buyer to join the Supply Chain Team on site. In this role, you will effectively support projects and corporate offices for existing and new work along with awarded projects in Managing Procurement activities including sourcing, RFQ, bid clarification and conforming commercial agreements in corporate and project execution phase.

Who we are 

We are a pioneering project delivery company. We deliver high performing assets for the energy, resources and infrastructure industries underpinned by a dedication to innovation, sustainability and getting the job done safely and efficiently.

We harness our people’s innovative thinking through engineering and construction solutions that deliver a sustainable future today.

Who you are 

Courageous. Motivated. Curious. Passionate. Creative. These are just a few words that describe you. 
 

Your focus will include: 

• Issuing of conformed Purchase Order agreements in accordance with Clough procedures.
• Managing the overall procurement and delivery process for assigned packages and ‘Bulks’ type procurement.
• Interfacing with Engineering Leads for the timely issue of Scopes of work, MTO’s and associated documents for assigned RFQ packages.
• Working with Vendor management to Pre-qualifying Suppliers where required.
• Ensuring use of existing MSA providers for relevant Goods and Services.

What you will bring to the team: 

• Previous experience in a similar role as a Senior Buyer.
• Documented experience of managing procurement of major equipment packages for Oil & Gas and/or Mining and infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to EPC type lump sum and reimbursable projects.
• Competent negotiation skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience in expediting delivery of purchased equipment and associated Supplier documentation.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of materials management systems and processes and practical experience of maintaining purchasing/expediting data in materials management systems.
• Previous experience working with SAP would be highly regarded.
• Ability to work a 19:9 FIFO rotation to site.

Our benefits 
 

We have created an environment that brings out the best in our people. Clough’s people enjoy industry leading benefits such as: 

• Ongoing training for career progression.
• Industry leading paid parental leave program from the day you join.
• Mental health and wellbeing programs.
• Salary continuance insurance.
• A competitive remuneration package with employee assistance program for employees and their families and discounts on private health insurance, salary packaging, banking, travel, groceries and more!

We’re building a diverse workforce    
 

At Clough, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live. To us, workplace diversity means creating an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embraces their differences, and provides opportunities for all to achieve their full potential.    

We are a certified Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by WGEA, a partner with Pride in Diversity, a recognised employer of choice by WORK180, a signatory of the Veterans’ Employment Commitment and an active member of CEOs for Gender Equity and Champions for Change Coalition.  We strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.  

We are delivering some of Australia’s most exciting and pioneering projects across the energy, resources and infrastructure industries. Apply now to join us!   

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed for shortlisting. Should your application be shortlisted we will contact you.   

Please note: Clough reserves the right to commence the shortlisting process for this role immediately and the right to remove the advertisement before the closing date. Agency submissions will not be considered for this position.