Senior Buyer

Macmahon has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join the Batu-Hijau expansion team. Reporting to the Materials Manager, this opportunity would suit an experienced project procurement professional.

The role will be offered as a 6 month contract to start. There is the option to be based either in Perth or Brisbane.

The role 

• End to end procurement package management (compile bid list, develop RFP package, expedite engineering deliverables, issue tenders, manage addendums, close/open bids, commercial evaluation, draft award documentation, draft and conform contracts, coordinate kick-off and progress meetings, manage insurance and securities, process payments and variation claims
• Contracts administration
• Coordination of support services including expediting, inspection, transport and logistics
• Weekly and monthly reporting
• Resolution of any issues or complaints with prompt escalation as required

The ideal candidate

• 7 yrs experience as a Senior Buyer
• Demonstrable record of successful procurement package management
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and balance multiple project requirements
• Detail oriented, schedule focused
• Experience with Aconex and Sharepoint 
• MatMan knowledge advantageous

Macmahon offers

• Competitive salary and rewards
• Award-winning lifestyle, financial and mental health support
• Salary sacrifice options including novated leases
• Employee discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment + more

Macmahon is a diversified contractor with leading capabilities in surface and underground mining, civil construction, and resources engineering. Our end-to-end mining services encompass mine development and materials delivery, engineering, civil construction, on-site mining services, rehabilitation, and site remediation. As an ASX-listed company, with headquarters in Perth, we work for resource companies across various commodity sectors in Australia and Southeast Asia.

Macmahon offers our people the ability to work in diverse roles, in different locations and realise new opportunities within the Company over time. Macmahon is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages suitably qualified women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. 

As part of the recruitment process for the role, you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical, including a laboratory drug and alcohol screen and criminal history and qualification checks. Additionally, you will have to provide proof of working rights in Australia, i.e., a copy of a valid Australian passport, birth certificate, citizenship certificate or current visa grant notification.