Procurement Officer

CS Energy is hiring a Procurement Officer for a site-based role at Kogan Creek Power Station in Chinchilla, Australia. The position involves overseeing procurement activities, managing contracts, and optimizing processes to enhance operational performance. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in procurement within the heavy industry sector. CS Energy offers professional growth opportunities and a supportive work environment.
Are you interested in a career in procurement and supply? Who takes pride in driving efficiency, accountability, and tangible outcomes? CS Energy is seeking a Procurement Officer to take on a pivotal, site-based position at Kogan Creek Power Station, where your skills will have a direct impact on operational performance.

This role goes beyond the typical office setting. You’ll serve as the on-site procurement contact, overseeing contracts, optimising procurement processes, and ensuring top-tier supplier performance.

Duties include the below, but are not limited to:
• Act as the primary site contact for all procurement activities at Kogan Creek Power Station.
• Support the planning, sourcing, tendering, and management of contracts, especially recurring services and equipment.
• Ensure procurement outcomes align with operational business needs at Kogan Creek and across CS Energy’s operational assets.
• Drive continuous improvement and deliver competitive advantage through strategic contract and category management.
• Represent CS Energy at local industry forums and events.

Collaborate with the Procurement Specialist – Kogan Creek to:
• Capture all recurring plant maintenance business needs into procurement arrangements.
• Streamline the quote-to-order process for efficiency.
• Monitor and optimise supplier performance.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement systems and records.

What’s in it for you
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:
• Certificate, advanced diploma, associate degree, or equivalent practical experience in a commercial discipline (e.g. Procurement, supply chain, Business, Commerce, Finance).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in procurement and contract management within the heavy industry sector, ideally involving service level agreements and consultant oversight.
• Proven track record in high-profile procurement environments, using modern tools and best-practice contract management techniques.
• Strong working knowledge of Queensland Government procurement frameworks, relevant Australian standards, and enterprise systems such as SAP and TRIM.
• High level interpersonal skills with a strong proven ability to achieve in a team environment.

About Us

Kogan Creek Power Station is located within the vibrant Western Downs community near Chinchilla. The relaxed western Queensland lifestyle is popular with families and singles alike. The region boasts several schools, sporting clubs and a strong community spirit. CS Energy offers a range of benefits for regional employees including relocation assistance, education assistance, holiday travel scheme and housing assistance.

CS Energy is a proudly Queensland-owned and based energy company that provides power to some of our state’s biggest industries and employers. We generate and sell electricity, we are an energy retailer to commercial and industrial businesses, and we are investing in new energy assets including renewable hydrogen, solar and wind farms, and battery storage.

Every voice is important to us CS Energy is proud to foster an environment that builds respect, promotes inclusiveness, celebrates diversity and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all our employees. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process will be supplied to those who require additional support.

As part of the recruitment process, the successful applicant will be required to complete a number of background checks depending on your role including (but not limited to); reference checks, health declaration or pre-employment medical, National Police Check, Right to Work verification and verification of qualifications.

Job Closing Date: 11th June 2025