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:
Based at our Brisbane Headquarters, this role is responsible for planning and executing all procurement and supply activities for materials and transactional services across the organisation. You will drive supply chain performance and facilitate key planning discussions with stakeholders. You will also contribute to initiatives that address supply chain issues, optimise material availability, support CAPEX and OPEX project requirements, and champion continuous improvement across cost, quality, and delivery. This role plays a vital part in ensuring seamless, efficient, and resilient supply chain operations.
Key accountabilities include:
- Developing ongoing management of an end user computing operational model, including standards, contribute to the delivery of standards, objectives, and plans within your area of expertise.
- Facilitate supply planning meetings with stakeholders to help identify and resolve supply chain constraints before work begins.
- Support and lead initiatives to address supply chain issues, failures, or safety-related incidents.
- Help ensure strong supply chain performance by:
– Enhancing automation within the ERP system.
– Driving efficiency in the RFQ process for ad hoc materials and services.
– Collaborating with stakeholders to support standardisation of processes and materials.
- Coordinate repairable, rotable, and core item supply chains to optimise cost and service outcomes.
- Maintain accurate master data (Bills of Materials/Services) for CAPEX projects in line with engineering designs.
- Maintain Project WBSs and Networks to support effective materials requirements planning for CAPEX work.
- Optimise safety stock levels for CAPEX projects to minimise working capital and reduce obsolescence.
- Lead supply chain change management activities linked to engineering and procurement-driven changes.
- Develop and share long-range vendor forecasts to support strong supplier relationships.
- Expedite materials to ensure continuity of supply to stakeholders.
- Contribute to the delivery of strategic supply chain solutions in partnership with internal teams.
- Lead or support procurement and supply chain improvement initiatives, focusing on enhancements to cost, delivery, and quality.
What you’ll bring:
You will bring several years of experience in a supply chain–related role, such as scheduling, planning, contracts, purchasing, or logistics, along with strong analytical and data management capabilities. You thrive in collaborative environments and work confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will also have:
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data.
- Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system.
- Technical knowledge of Drilling & Completions. (Desirable)
You will hold tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as Business, IS, Law, Engineering, or Commerce or bring equivalent practical experience.
Additionally, Formal training or hands-on exposure to Lean or Six Sigma methodologies would be advantageous.
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. In Brisbane this includes 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 December 11th 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.