RWE Renewables Australia Pty Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
As Project Procurement Manager for RWE's growing Onshore Wind, PV and BESS pipeline in Australia you will play a strategic role in all Procurement activities from the Early Development stage of a project to the Financial Investment Decision throughout the Construction phase and Operations phase. Your focus will be to establish, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts & frame agreements for key construction and operations services & parts.
Your future
* Strategic Procurement: Formulate and implement supplier sourcing strategies for assigned categories, balancing cost, quality and delivery performance
* Tender Management & Strategy Implementation: Develop, negotiate, and execute project specific and frame agreements with service providers and contractors relevant to renewables (Solar & BESS).
* Supplier & Stakeholder Management:
o Develop and implement an active supplier relationship management with the suppliers for PV, BESS and Balance of Plant contracts.
o Develop and implement an active stakeholder management with colleagues from the development, construction and service department.
* Supplier & Subcontractor Assessment: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of suppliers, subcontractors, and consultants, including audits and complaints management, to ensure quality, compliance, and reliability.
* Contract Mastery: Negotiate and manage multiple contract packages / frame agreements under tight timelines, mitigating commercial and contractual risks and ensuring robust cost controls throughout project lifecycles.
* Continuous Improvement: Identify and assess new, alternative, and innovative vendors, driving improvement in both project-specific and portfolio-wide procurement activities.
* Analytical Excellence: Provide accurate cost estimation for new renewable assets and grid interconnection works, preparing comprehensive decision templates and analysis for senior management (including risk mitigation and cost-benefit analysis).
Your profile
* Industry Experience: Minimum 3 years in Australian renewables; 5+ years in procurement management and complex tenders (BOP, BESS, PV, Wind, power plant, industry, or infrastructure projects).
* Relationship Builder: Proven ability to quickly establish rapport with suppliers and cross-functional teams, maintaining strong partnerships internally and externally.
* Negotiation Skills: Track record in leading negotiations for diverse contract packages and frame agreement with multidisciplinary & cross functional teams under tight timelines.
* Education: Degree in engineering or business (additional legal qualifications highly regarded).
* Cultural Awareness: Experience operating in multicultural environments; German language skills a plus.
* Mindset: Demonstrates a proactive, resilient, and team spirit approach.
* Communication: Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills.
* SAP: Proven proficiency in the SAP Ariba Sourcing module, with a track record of managing end-to-end e-tenders and RFx events.
* Travel: Willingness to travel as required.
Why RWE
* Be a key player in Australia's renewable energy growth story
* Work with supportive, multidisciplinary teams committed to innovation and excellence
* Shape the future of clean energy procurement in a challenging and rewarding environment
Application details
Apply now with just a few clicks: ad code 92100, application deadline 01/04/2026.
Any questions? Please reach out to Vanessa Binsch at vanessa.binsch@rwe.com.
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We look forward to receiving your application!
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