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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 the Precontracts team in developing work packages and identifying key vendors for bids and tenders.
• Negotiate and maintain competitive prices from suppliers regularly.
• Prepare vendor analysis sheets to compare suppliers' pricing on trade components.
• Maintain supplier contact details and update the Subcontractor Management System.
• Develop and maintain healthy relationships with suppliers and provide feedback as required.

About you:

• Previous experience in a procurement role within civil construction.
• Ability to build relationships over the phone, sometimes from scratch.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications typically used in major civil construction projects.
• Previous experience preparing quote requests and collecting and analysing quotes.
• Driver’s licence.

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:  494555

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