**Job Summary**
* We are seeking a seasoned Procurement Strategist to drive project procurement initiatives.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing effective procurement strategies, working closely with sales and project management teams. They will establish proper sourcing and procurement processes in projects, ensuring controls are in place for all procurement resources and activities.
Your Key Responsibilities
1. Drive critical metrics including procurement negotiation to achieve project savings, GVS countries sourcing, driving e-auctions.
2. Head up contractual terms & conditions and price negotiations for key packages such as switchgear, transformer, LSP, construction, mechanical & erection subcontractors, and miscellaneous.
3. Contribute to supplier lifecycle management.
4. Report on savings achieved as a result of procurement efforts via the SE procurement tool examples Jedox and PCS.
5. Contribute to the improvement of our procurement processes and practices.
6. Evaluate, select partners and negotiate contracts with logistic companies.
7. Be part of the project execution team and ensure that the planned procurement and logistic concepts are executed as planned achieving the planned KPIs.
Requirements
* Minimum 10+ years of sourcing and contract negotiation experience in multi-million dollar packages for Grid Technologies businesses.
* You're a great teammate who has attention to detail while keeping in mind the bigger picture of how the work relates to execution of business/procurement strategy.
* Understanding of contract law and claim management are preferred.
* Experience working in a multinational company and/or in the Energy sector (Power generation and/or Power transmission) is an asset.
* Bachelor/master degree or equivalent experience in business administration, mechanical, electrical or civil engineering with experience in commercial aspects desirable.
* Familiarity with SAP system.
* Must have full working rights in Australia.
About Us
We are a leading player in the energy transition, enabling a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. Our portfolio includes HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.
Our Values
* Diversity
* Inclusion
* Character
What We Offer
* Opportunities to work with a team spread across different locations.
* Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects.