Santos
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 focussed 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.
What you’ll do:
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Procurement Services team to manage all aspects of the Santos Information Systems (IS) procurement category in support of the company’s onshore & offshore operating division assets and Santos corporate program.
Reporting to the Team Leader (Procurement) Corporate and Cross Business, the Procurement Category Lead is accountable for leading and managing the IS category (circa $200M) for all Santos corporate and onshore & offshore operating division procurement needs.
Accountabilities are delivered in line with the Santos company values and Santos Management System (SMS).
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Delivering end to end contracting and procurement in support of corporate, Australian and international assets for the IS category
- Working collaboratively with key internal stakeholders to ensure needs are understood and supply chain strategies aligned
- Ensuring development and execution of sourcing strategies and category plans to achieve lowest total cost outcomes whilst accommodating delivery of scope growth
- Identifying and supporting delivery of integrated supply chain solutions encompassing requisition to pay, logistics and materials management
- Building and maintaining business relationships with key suppliers for assigned category
- Managing supplier performance within category to ensure optimum cost, quality, and safe delivery in support of IS projects
- Leading and contributing to high level and complex negotiations
- Ensuring contracts within the category are maintained to high standard and adequately administered including ACV, term, bank guarantees, variations and claims
- Complying with Supply Chain Standards ensuring requirements are complied with or modified as required
- Ensuring all sourcing and contracting activities comply with JV Agreements
What You’ll bring
The successful candidate will be tertiary/degree qualified with demonstrable relevant work experience in Procurement along with a sound understanding of Category Management and/or Strategic Sourcing. Your excellent interpersonal and influencing skills are critical to the role and ensure the development of effective relationships across a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.
A proactive approach, desire and ability to achieve exceptional results are essential to success in this position along with previous experience in oil and gas or similar industries.
What you’ll get:
Here, you’ll be amongst high-calibre 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.
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 17 April 2025.
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.
Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander jobseekers are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply for this job please visit recruitment.santos.com.