Senior Buyer

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Operating as a Senior Buyer , you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of the Darwin Ship Lift Facility through the strategic procurement of goods, materials and subcontracted services. Working closely with the Procurement Manager, Commercial Team and Project Leadership Team, you will lead sourcing activities, negotiate complex commercial agreements and contracts, manage supplier relationships, and ensure procurement outcomes align with project objectives.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to one of Australia's largest marine infrastructure projects while utilising your commercial, contractual and negotiation expertise within a high-performing EPC project environment.

About the Project

Clough is delivering the Darwin Ship Lift Facility for the Northern Territory Government, located in the East Arm precinct at the Port of Darwin.

This major marine infrastructure project will support the maintenance and servicing of Defence, Australian Border Force and commercial vessels.

The scope includes construction of a 5,500-tonne capacity ship lift, wet berths and hardstand areas to enable efficient vessel repair and maintenance.

Why Join Us?

- Be part of a landmark Northern Territory infrastructure project supporting critical marine and defence capability

- Work on a complex, large-scale engineering and construction project with significant procurement scope

- Join a high-performing commercial and procurement team delivering a nationally significant project

- Play a key role in major contract negotiations and supplier engagement strategies

- Gain exposure to diverse categories across construction, engineering, equipment, materials and subcontracted services

- FIFO 15:6 roster with excellent camp facilities and site culture

- Build your procurement and commercial leadership capability within a Tier 1 project environment

- Be part of a collaborative team focused on safety, innovation and project excellence

Key Responsibilities

- Lead procurement activities from market engagement through to contract award

- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project delivery requirements

- Source, evaluate and negotiate commercial agreements with suppliers and subcontractors

- Lead contract negotiations to achieve favourable commercial outcomes for the project

- Prepare and issue requests for quotation, tender documentation and commercial recommendations

- Manage supplier and subcontractor relationships throughout the procurement lifecycle

- Ensure contractual compliance and manage procurement-related risks and opportunities

- Work closely with project stakeholders to understand and plan procurement requirements

- Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules and contract obligations

- Support claims management, dispute resolution and commercial issue management where required

- Contribute to procurement reporting, forecasting and cost control activities

- Maintain accurate procurement documentation and contract records in accordance with project requirements and Clough Operating Standards

Qualifications

- Relevant tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Business, Engineering, Law or a related discipline

- Significant experience in Senior Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Contracts Specialist, Procurement Advisor, Category Manager or similar procurement roles

- Demonstrated experience negotiating complex supplier and subcontractor contracts

- Strong understanding of contract terms, commercial risk and procurement governance

- Experience within EPC, construction, infrastructure, mining, energy, oil & gas or major projects environments

- Proven ability to manage multiple procurement packages in a fast-paced project environment

- Strong commercial acumen and negotiating skills

- Excellent stakeholder engagement and supplier relationship management capability

- Experience with procurement systems and contract management processes

- Strong communication, influencing and problem-solving skills

We're Building a Diverse Workforce

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live. We foster an inclusive environment that values diversity, embraces individual strengths and differences, and creates opportunities for everyone to reach their full potential.

We are proudly:

- A WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality

- A WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women

- A Signatory to the Veterans' Employment Commitment

- A Pride in Diversity partner and LGBTQIA+ ally

- A Member of CEOs for Gender Equity

- A Reconciliation Action Plan participant, committed to meaningful employment and training outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Apply Now

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Clough reserves the right to commence shortlisting immediately and may close this advertisement early. Agency submissions will not be considered.

The employment relationship will be governed by Australia or New Zealand Employment Law.

Applications from Darwin-based candidates are strongly encouraged.

FIFO 15:6 arrangements are available for suitably experienced applicants located elsewhere in Australia.

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