Procurement Officer

Job Description - Procurement Officer (260653)

UGL is a diversified services company delivering critical assets and essential services that sustain and enhance the environment in which we live. Our capabilities extend across a broad range of services and whole-of-life solutions for diverse industries, utilising world leading, sustainable and innovative technologies. We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprise, and public institutions. Career progression & a long term opportunity of making an impact with a high performing, collaborative and professional team are just some of the benefits that UGL Transport will offer you.

Who Is UGL Regional Linx?

UGLRL is a wholly owned subsidiary of UGL. We are headquartered in Orange, NSW and operate several regional depots throughout the state. UGLRL is committed to creating and maintaining job opportunities for people in regional and rural communities. More than 80% of our UGLRL workforce is located along the CRN. Our workforce understands what it means to be regional and is committed to the needs of our customers, passengers and communities. The CRN – Country Regional Network ensures the safe movement of people and goods throughout the regions of NSW, and links Sydney to many of the State’s important regional centres. UGLRL is proud to be entrusted with the operations and maintenance of this important piece of rail infrastructure.

Job Purpose
The Procurement Officer supports the core functions and processes of the Procurement team. This role includes making purchase orders and stock transfer orders, updating records, and responding to order and invoice query issues.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist and support team in daily activities, including but not limited to Purchase Requisition and Order management and expediting for both material and services.
2. Contribute to meeting all operational KPI’s in Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery performance.
3. Identify and report cost saving initiatives and implementation.
4. Support the management of non-conforming products, returns & credit notes and pending invoices.
5. Attend meetings with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders.
6. Support business and operations with the drafting of key subcontracts.
7. Assisting with requests and assessment of quotations from Suppliers.
8. Ensure use of Supply Chain Finance across all major suppliers.
9. Actively promote and champion the use of best practice to ensure compliance with the CIMIC Procurement Policy and procedures.
10. Working with management teams in setting and reviewing the commercial framework for key areas of procurement.

Qualifications

1. Completion of Secondary schooling preferred.
2. Knowledge and practical experience of process management.
3. Relevant experience of Materials and or production management.
4. Knowledge of stock control, inventory and warranty systems and processes preferred.
5. Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally.

About Us
UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services within rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies. At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

Ref: 260653

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