Procurement Lead

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and making it happen. We appreciate our peoples' courage, curiosity and unique perspectives, and look to collaborate as much as possible to explore safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working in this rapidly changing world. We don't stand still - there are always opportunities to do more and do better. Keen to progress your career? Take full advantage of our tailored training, leadership, and mentoring programs; or leverage our partnerships with industry association such as Engineers Australia, the Australian Water Association, WaterAid, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, The National Association of Women in Construction, plus many more. Looking to enhance your wellbeing? We will encourage you to explore flexible working arrangements where possible. We offer great benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, up to 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave and up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave, access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family), and the option to take more time for yourself throughout the year with our Purchase Leave Policy. Want to help us better the communities we live and work in? Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us - it's a way of thinking, working, and living because we're locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities. We do this because we genuinely care, enjoy what we do, and even manage to have some fun along the way! You'll find us partnering with local and national community groups, like Clontarf Foundation, and Black Dog Institute, in addition to indigenous groups and social enterprises, to ensure that our good work positively impacts and brings about sustainable change within our industry. Do we offer a 'competitive' salary package? Of course! Speak to our Talent Acquisition or People & Culture team to learn more. What's on offer?
We wish to complement our existing Fulton Hogan Utilities team with a Procurement Lead to join our 10 year program of works for the City of Gold Coast. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to drive your career further within a vibrant delivery team that is proud to partner with our client to deliver world class utilities services for the customers and communities within which we operate.
In this role you'll be responsible for:Lead procurement activities for program packages, including goods, services and construction works, from planning through to contract awardDevelop and implement procurement strategies to achieve value-for-money outcomes while supporting program delivery objectivesManage market engagement, tendering and supplier selection processes in accordance with company policies, governance requirements and probity standardsPrepare procurement documentation, including sourcing strategies, scopes of work, tender packages, evaluation plans, recommendation reports and approval submissionsCoordinate supplier communications, tender clarifications, evaluations and contract negotiations to ensure timely and effective procurement outcomesManage procurement risks and opportunities, ensuring alignment with budget, program and delivery requirementsSupport with downstream contract administration activities, including contract compliance, performance monitoring, change management, claims administration, reporting and close-out processes. How you'll connect to the role:Formal Qualifications in Contract Management, Construction Management or Quantity Surveying is desirableDemonstrated experience in end to end procurement and contract formation in the construction and/or utilities sectorsSound commercial and financial acumen related to the construction/utilities sectorsExperience in contractual notifications, claim preparation and negotiationHave excellent IT skills and advanced skills in Excel and WordExperience with JDE will be an advantage, but is not essentialAdopting and driving Fulton Hogan's Living Safely 2.0 Culture. Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership encapsulate what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone.
We are committed to reconciliation and building and nurturing respectful relationships with First Nations peoples. Through our First Nations Engagement Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we aim to promote opportunities, cultural understanding and partnerships that celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Indigenous communities.
If our values resonate with you, please submit an application for the position.
For over 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.