Clough has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join the Supply Chain Team in Perth! 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 harness innovative engineering and construction solutions to improve peoples’ lives today and tomorrow.

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. Together with our parent company, Webuild, we are delivering some of Australia’s largest projects.

Who you are

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

Your focus will include:

• Supporting the Supply Chain Manager and coordinating with corporate procurement, to define the strategy for procuring Material & Permanent Systems goods

• Supporting and being in charge for the overall Sourcing Process including Defining the Supplier List in the Vendor List, preparing the request for proposal to send to suppliers, and managing commercial and contractual negotiation activities with the identified suppliers, to pursue the following targets: inexpensiveness, synergy, qualitative excellence and lead time optimization

• Contributing to the Project and Procurement Commodity team objectives

• Ensure compliance with Supply Chain and Company Policies

• Analysing, comparing and assessing the offers received by suppliers, also guaranteeing that they are technically checked by requesting Corporate Departments/Operational Units. Also, preparing summary tables of the final offers and recommendations

• Drawing up the terms and conditions of agreements/purchase orders, with the support of the Legal Department and Contract Department, while also coordinating with requesting Departments

What you will bring to the team:

• Previous experience in a similar role

• Exposure to EPC type lump sum and reimbursable projects

• Documented experience of managing procurement of major equipment packages for Oil & Gas and/or Mining and infrastructure projects

• Skilled at negotiating

• 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

Clough’s people enjoy:

• A competitive remuneration package

• Flexible and remote work options to manage work and lifestyle commitments

• Exposure to a range of iconic projects and industries  

• Ongoing training for career progression

• Industry leading paid parental leave program from the day you join

• Excellent end of trip facilities and free gym onsite  

• Mental health and wellbeing programs 

• Employee assistance program for employees and their families

• Special offers on private health insurance, salary packaging, banking, travel, groceries and more

• Salary continuance insurance (criteria applies)

• A supportive team culture and environment

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, fostering an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provides opportunities for all to achieve their full potential.

We are a certified Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by WGEA, a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women, a signatory of the Veterans’ Employment Commitment, a partner of Pride in Diversity as LGBTQIA+ allies, an active member of CEOs for Gender Equity, and guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan, we are committed to providing meaningful training and employment opportunities to deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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. #LI-DW1