Procurement Advisor

About Woodside Energy

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bring their whole self to work. We also 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.

Our global headquarters are based in Perth and our state-of-the-art campus reflects the quality of life Perth is known for - with a six Green Star rating, advanced wellness features and flexibility in how you work.

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a Procurement Adviser on a 2-year fixed term basis to join our supply chain team to 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. 

Reporting to the Team Lead Procurement – Australia, you will 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 & Responsibilities:

• Compliance with and knowledge of the C&P Procedure and P2P Guideline, 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. 
• 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.
• Manage suppliers as appropriate for role (SRM, problem resolution), with focus to improve supplier relationships and performance. 
• Assist in collection, development and reporting of key metrics on Procurement and business performance.
• 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.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in procurement within ERP system, with SAP/ Ariba ideal
• Strong communication and engagement skills
• MS Office and similar computer-based applications
• 5-10 years in Supply Chain, 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
• Qualifications (preferred, not mandatory)
• Ideal to have Diploma qualification relevant to Purchasing and Supply
• Membership of ISM/ CIPS preferred

If you think you can do this job but don’t meet all the criteria, that’s OK! Please apply. At Woodside, we value people with diverse experiences and backgrounds, as they provide unique perspectives that help us innovate.

Recognition & Reward:

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching and mentoring
• 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
• Active employee community groups for gender equality, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and LGBTI+ staff and allies, and Neurodiversity
• Community volunteering opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives and above-industry superannuation contributions

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 differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on 6th December 2024.

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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.