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General Information

Location:
Brisbane
Ref#:
509124

Description & Requirements

Don’t come for an easy career. Stay for a rewarding one
At Santos, we do work that matters and always have. When you join us, so will you. 

As an ASX 20 global energy company, we’re committed to providing reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone. 

To make it happen, we work as One Team and ask ourselves, “How can we?” (Even when others say, “We can’t.”) We’re proud of our history as pioneers, problem-solvers, and pragmatists. And as we strive to achieve our Vision2040, we’ve got our sights set on a culture that is focused and disciplined to drive value, and entrepreneurial and energised to leave a positive legacy. 

The difference isn’t just thinking big – it’s delivering on it too. 

As part of the team, you’ll tackle one of the most complex problems of our time. It’s no easy task, but nothing rewarding ever is.
 
About the role
Santos is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Procurement Category Lead to drive the development and execution of sourcing strategies, category plans, contract management, and supplier relationships for key categories. In this critical role, you will contribute to the organisation’s competitive advantage by ensuring procurement activities deliver maximum value across all assets. You will be working in alignment with Santos' corporate goals, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and leading complex procurement and contract negotiations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead sourcing and contract management activities for assigned procurement categories across all assets.
  • Manage end-to-end procurement requirements for assigned category contract portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs, ensuring growth, supply security, and compliance with safety and social license requirements.
  • Identify and implement category improvement initiatives to achieve optimal cost savings and sustainability.
  • Lead and coach negotiation teams to ensure successful and unified negotiation outcomes.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure a secure supply chain and cost-effective sourcing.
  • Proactively seek and support procurement efficiency opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with Santos’ Management System (SMS), Delegation of Authority (DOA), corporate governance, and safety policies.
  • Promote and maintain high health and safety standards across procurement activities.

What you’ll bring
  • Previous experience in oil and gas or similar industry
  • 8+ years procurement experience 
  • Highly knowledgeable in Procurement, Category Management and Strategic Sourcing

Your proven track record in contract management and supplier relationship management demonstrates your ability to deliver results. With a strong expertise in commercial negotiations and the development of procurement strategies, you consistently drive value and efficiency. 

The following skills and experience are highly desirable:
  • A deep understanding of major capital equipment procurement and international sourcing.
  • Have experience in upstream oil and gas projects, including onshore, Brownfield, and Greenfield developments. 
  • Knowledge of a variety of categories, such as well-site skid fabrication, HDPE and steel transmission/gathering lines, electrical   and instrumentation equipment, and pumps, 
  • A keen understanding of OEM and aftermarket supply sources.
  • Strong commercial acumen, effective communication and presentation skills, 
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

What you’ll get: 
Here, you’ll be amongst high-caliber people and get to work on industry-leading projects. We don’t shy away from solving tough problems at pace. We like it that way. You can expect to be challenged and supported; to learn and grow. 

At Santos, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. This means a place that is safe; where you are valued and respected, and your contribution is recognised and appreciated. Join us, and you’ll play a role in this too.
Each of our sites offer access to specific amenities that aim to create the best possible benefits to your health, wellbeing and performance. In Brisbane this includes Onsite Gym facilities, Onsite GP services and many more employee benefits

What you’re part of:
Everywhere you turn you will be a part of a team who are coming together to contribute to our single uniting purpose - to provide reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone

And because it’s not only what you do, but how you do it, you will also contribute to improving the living standards of the communities where we operate, building enduring and respectful relationships that serve a generation. It’s about each of us, and all of us – together.

How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system before COB Thursday 27th of March.

A requirement of this role is that you will need to have in place the legal work rights for Australia to apply

Supporting a Diverse Workforce 
Santos acknowledges that we operate on the traditional lands of Aboriginal people. We recognise the traditional rights to maintain the culture, identities, traditions, and customs on their country. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our ongoing success.  

We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.  

Potential Scams
There are a number of fake adverts that are impersonating Santos Limited, in these instances you will receive an e-mail from a generic e-mail address. We do not make offers without interviews or due diligence taking place.  You will know if an advert is genuine if you are directed to the Santos company careers page to apply which is 
https://recruitment.santos.com/