Procurement Adviser

About Woodside

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential and working in a positive work environment. We recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.
 
Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges globally.
 
Refer to our corporate website for more information about our different locations and projects: https://www.woodside.com/what-we-do

About the Role

Deliver excellence in achieving lowest cost safe and reliable provision of all purchasing for materials and services in support of offshore exploration, projects, corporate and operations. 
Ensure procurement process is focused on alignment with HSE best practice, optimization of goods and services acquisition to meet business requirements, standardization of documentation, use of automation to maximise efficiency and minimise cost, and increased service levels across all areas of operations while acting as a subject matter expert. 

Duties and Responsibilities

HSE

• Safety leadership inline with Woodside’s Safety Culture.
• Understanding of the HSE requirements relating to the purchase of materials and the delivery of services for Woodside. 

LEADERSHIP

• Meet the Woodside leadership expectations commensurate with the role. 
• Ability to lead engagements with internal and external stakeholders relating to the Vendor Master process. 
• Acts respectfully and fairly with all team members, embracing differences so that everyone feels cared for and included.
• Recognises and celebrates achievements and successes within the team. 
• Values and behaviours consistent with the Woodside’s Core Values and Code of Conduct

TECHNICAL & COMMERCIAL

• Compliance with and knowledge of the C&P Processes in particular Procure to Pay Work Instruction, able to coach stakeholders on both. 
• Effective evaluation of Procurement deliverables in the presence of uncertainty, risk and considering and balancing business dimensions e.g. technical, cost, schedule and recommend path
• forward.
• Manage RFx process, including market engagement strategy, vendor identification and negotiation, commercial evaluation and selection.
• Procure competitively priced materials, services and equipment of the correct technical specification, in an ethical, cost effective and timely manner. 
• Maintain and manage key relationships with internal customers, functional teams and other stakeholders. 
• Accountable for data accuracy and ownership of procurement system(s) data: GL's, account assignment, Material groups, tax codes, links to outline agreements.  
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and services to meet business requirements, in line with schedule, cost and quality ensuring Procurement expertise and advice to assigned stakeholder group. 
• Provide support to C&P Advisers in the contracting lifecycle particularly when operationalising contractual agreements in Procurement systems and in practice.
• Demonstrated competency in invoicing / credits, spend monitoring and identifying price increases, late payments, vendor blocks.
• Administration and close out of Purchase Orders, including changes, claims, disputes, and extensions.
• Manage suppliers as appropriate for role (SRM, problem resolution), with focus to improve supplier relationships and performance.  
• Liaise with and provide feedback to package owners/ requisitioners. 
• Assist in collection, development and reporting of key metrics on Procurement and business performance. 
• P2P problem resolution appropriate to role on an escalated basis; improved relationships with internal customers, functional teams and other stakeholders. 
• Increased visibility / audit-ability across the integrated supply chain and an understanding of the mutual impacts of process aligned teams. 
• Awareness of Local Content participation (including Indigenous businesses and businesses local to the relevant entity, project location or activity) in the supply chain, working with internal
• stakeholders and suppliers to deliver sustainable economic benefit.
• Improved lead time performance within procurement process ensuring timely delivery of goods and services to meet business requirements.
• Awareness of budgeting process and cycle, expenditure analysis and forecasting.
• Awareness of the requirements and methodology for developing and managing schedules, including estimating durations, dependencies, critical path, uncertainties and contingencies.
• Anti-bribery & anti-corruption compliance
• Third-party risk management
• Ethics and Compliance

Skills and Experience

• Experience in procurement within ERP system, with SAP/ Ariba ideal
• Minimum English proficiency level of C1 required, preferably C2
• Strong communication and engagement skills
• MS Office and similar computer-based applications
• 5-10 years in Supply Chain (Purchasing), notably major offshore Oil & Gas/ Energy operations 
• E-business platforms and practices experience
• Awareness of process automation preferred 
• Continuous Improvement mindset
• Risk management & problem-solving skillset
• Strong stakeholder management experience
• Experience working in multinational and multicultural environments

Qualifications

• Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Commerce, Business or related discipline
• Alternatively, demonstrated advanced or expert proficiency in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) or Supply Chain, with 5 to 10 years operating as a subject matter expert or equivalent within the Energy sector or similar industry. 

Proficiency in English is preferred
Resumes are required to be submitted in English
Role Location: Mexico City
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Recognition and Reward

What you can expect from us:
•    Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching
•    Industry-leading 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
•    Values led culture with a focus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment
•    Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture.
•    Community volunteering opportunities
•    Relocation assistance (if required)
•    A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives
 
Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce. 
 
Diversity encompasses various differences, including but not limited to differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of respect, trust and belonging, where people feel enabled to be their best and authentic version of themself.
 
We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. 
 
Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on 10/2/2026.
 
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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.