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 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.
What You’ll do
In this influential position, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that strengthen Santos’ competitive advantage. Working across major projects and high value procurement activities, you’ll deliver end to end contracting outcomes that support growth, supply security and cost optimisation—while upholding Santos’ safety and governance standards.
You will apply expert procurement capability, deep industry knowledge and outstanding stakeholder engagement to ensure sustained value for the business, alternatively your project management skills would be highly regarded.
- 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
• experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing and/or Category Management in the Field Civil and Construction categories
• Previous experience in oil & gas or a similar heavy industrial environment.
• Experience developing and presenting procurement and category strategies.
• Exposure to major capital equipment procurement and international sourcing.
• Experience in upstream onshore brownfield/greenfield development projects.
• Category knowledge across: well site skid fabrication, HDPE pipes/fittings, cables, instrumentation, flex hoses, pressure safety valves, pumps, variable drives.
• Understanding of OEM and aftermarket supply channels.
• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in negotiation, contractual terms and supplier relationship management.
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 8th April 2026
A requirement of this role is that you will need to have in place the legal work rights for Australia to apply
To apply for this job please visit recruitment.santos.com.