We are seeking an experienced Procurement & Contracts Manager to support the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the energy and utilities sector. This is a senior, hands‐on role with responsibility for shaping sourcing and contracting strategy across bid, mobilisation, and project delivery phases for high‐value capital works.
Working closely with project leaders, bid teams, commercial stakeholders, and suppliers, you will help ensure procurement activity is commercially sound, compliant, and aligned to project objectives. The role suits someone who brings strong strategic thinking, deep commercial judgement, and the ability to influence outcomes in complex, high‐pressure environments.
What you'll be doing
* Leading procurement strategy development for technically complex and high‐risk packages.
* Supporting bids and tenders through market research, supplier engagement, cost benchmarking, and commercial inputs.
* Managing end‐to‐end procurement of subcontract packages and complex equipment, including long lead‐time and international supply items.
* Preparing tender documentation, reviewing departures, negotiating terms, and supporting contract award and handover.
* Working with engineering, legal, finance, project, and regional procurement teams to deliver seamless procurement outcomes.
* Embedding ESG, sustainability, supplier diversity, Indigenous participation, and Zero Harm principles into procurement plans.
* Monitoring supply chain risk, supplier performance, and continuous improvement opportunities.
What you'll bring
* 10+ years' experience in project procurement within energy, infrastructure, or resources, ideally in a Tier 1 environment.
* Strong exposure to power, transmission, substations, or major capital works projects.
* Demonstrated success leading high‐value bids and tenders.
* Experience with complex procurement and contracting models such as ECI, EPC, D&C, TOC, or BOOT.
* Sound understanding of Australian construction contracts and managing international supply.
* Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
* A tertiary qualification in supply chain, engineering, construction management, commerce, or a related discipline is preferred; an MBA or equivalent would be an advantage.
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