Senior Procurement Specialist

Role Overview

We are collaborating with a prominent renewable energy developer and EPC organisation to recruit an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist. This key position supports the delivery of large-scale energy infrastructure projects across Australia and focuses on strategic, commercially-driven procurement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement processes for major construction and infrastructure packages, managing stages from tendering to contract award.
• Design and deploy sourcing strategies that enhance value, competitiveness, and supply chain resilience.
• Oversee supplier interactions, tender assessments, commercial evaluations, and the selection of contractors.
• Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with contractors, subcontractors, and service providers.
• Drive commercial negotiations and manage contract execution in collaboration with legal and commercial teams.
• Develop budgets, cost models, sourcing plans, and timelines related to procurement activities.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and project groups to ensure procurement aligns with project goals.
• Identify risks involving commercial, contractual, and delivery aspects and execute appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to major project bids and tender preparations through detailed procurement planning and market engagement.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a degree in Engineering, Business, Commerce, Law, Finance, or a related field.
• Has significant experience in procurement, commercial management, contract administration, or project delivery.
• Demonstrates success managing major infrastructure, energy, renewable, or industrial projects.
• Experienced in handling high-value contracts and managing complex procurement cycles.
• Commercially savvy with expertise in tendering, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and risk oversight.
• Effective at influencing stakeholders across engineering, legal, commercial, and project teams.

Why Join

• Become part of a leading organisation delivering vital energy infrastructure projects.
• Play a significant role in advancing Australia's energy transition.
• Hold a strategic position with impactful influence on project delivery and supply chain relationships.
• Gain exposure to key capital projects alongside long-term career development opportunities.

Additional Information

This role is onsite in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, offered on a contract basis. Interested candidates can contact the recruiter directly for a confidential discussion by email or phone.