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Upper South Creek Network Project – Supporting Western Sydney’s Growth!

Be part of a large-scale, long-term joint venture between Seymour Whyte and Jacobs, awarded by Sydney Water as an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) project. As the region expands, so does the need for sustainable and resilient water solutions. The Upper South Creek Network will feature new wastewater pumping stations and gravity carriers, with the first work stage beginning before the year's end. The project also emphasises safety, digital engineering, and compliance with the latest standards, ensuring it meets future needs effectively.

About Seymour Whyte:

We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

We have a range of additional benefits available for our employees:

• Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Time for life / Work life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, annual performance bonuses, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
• Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Procurement Officer to support the procurement process and provide technical assistance across key USCN project deliverables.

In this role, you’ll work closely with project and delivery teams to ensure procurement activities run smoothly and efficiently, while fostering strong relationships with suppliers and maintaining robust sourcing systems.

We value continuous improvement, strong supplier partnerships, and supporting our people to grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of work packages and help identify key vendors for bids and tenders.
• Read and interpret technical specifications to support procurement needs.
• Negotiate and maintain competitive pricing from suppliers on a regular basis.
• Prepare vendor analysis sheets to compare pricing and commercial offerings.
• Maintain supplier contact details and keep the Subcontractor Management System up to date.
• Administer vendor management and sourcing system effectively.
• Recommend and negotiate with reliable sources of existing and new supply.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Assess and advise on commercial risks and opportunities during procurement processes.
• Support document control functions related to procurement activities.
• Assist project teams with developing procurement plans in line with policies.

About you:

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational abilities.
• Confident interpreting technical documents and specifications.
• Proficient in procurement and vendor management systems.
• Comfortable managing supplier relationships and providing commercial insight.
• Team-focused with a proactive and solutions-driven attitude.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction to having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Next steps:

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.

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To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

Reference code:  494362

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.