Title: Senior Procurement Manager

Location: Melbourne

About NextWave
NextWave Partners is the Recruitment Partner of choice within the Clean Energy, Sustainable Infrastructure, ESG, Impact Investment, Climate-Tech & Technology sectors. We are committed to supporting industries battling climate change towards a net-zero future and a sustainable economy.

About the Role

Based in Melbourne and reporting to the Project Director, the Senior Procurement Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing procurement, contractual, and commercial activities for the successful delivery of renewable energy projects, with a focus on large-scale wind, utility solar PV, and battery projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and recommend contracting strategies for solar PV, wind, and BESS projects.
• Cultivate and maintain robust relationships with contractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Prepare procurement documents for Request for Proposal for EPC and major equipment supply, and related scopes.
• Lead the procurement process and commercial arrangements for the selection of contractors, consultants, and suppliers, including tendering processes.
• Support due diligence for debt-financed projects.
• Negotiate design, procurement, and construction contracts with consultants, contractors, and suppliers.

Requirements

• Detailed experience in negotiating and managing contracts (leases, connection agreements, consultant services, supply, construction, and O&M services).
• Demonstrated experience and excellent working knowledge of Australian commercial law (tertiary qualification highly regarded).
• Understanding of planning, legislative issues affecting power generation projects, and financial aspects of project management.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, both internal and external.

Compensation & Benefits

• An attractive remuneration package with competitive compensation and enticing bonus opportunities;
• Authentic flexibility to support you in balancing the continuous demands of work and personal life;
• Join a expanding team that offers outstanding career advancement prospects;
• Benefit from perks like paid parental leave, life insurance, and discounted health insurance.

Application
If you are interested in this position, please apply directly on the platform with your latest CV. We will review your application and revert back promptly.

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Our commitment
Diversity is a core value at NextWave Partners, and we are proud to be partnering with equal opportunities employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.