Senior Procurement Specialist

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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reference
Job reference 1277126
location
Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
sector
Sector Energy - Renewables
function
Function Supply Chain / Purchasing
type
Employment type Permanent
date
Date published July 16, 2026

About the Role:

We are partnering with a leading renewable energy developer and EPC organisation to appoint an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to support the delivery of large-scale energy infrastructure projects across Australia.

This is a strategic and commercially focused role responsible for leading procurement activities across major construction packages, developing long-term sourcing strategies, and building strong relationships with key contractors and suppliers.

Working closely with project delivery, engineering, commercial and legal teams, you will play a critical role in shaping project outcomes from tender phase through to contract award and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead procurement activities across major construction and infrastructure packages from tender through to contract award.
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies that deliver value, competitiveness and supply chain resilience.
  • Manage supplier engagement, tender evaluation, commercial assessments and contractor selection.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with key contractors, subcontractors and service providers.
  • Lead commercial negotiations and contract execution in partnership with legal and commercial stakeholders.
  • Develop project budgets, cost models, sourcing plans and procurement schedules.
  • Collaborate with engineering, construction and project teams to align procurement outcomes with project objectives.
  • Identify commercial, contractual and delivery risks and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Support major project bids and tender submissions through robust procurement planning and market engagement.

About You:

  • Degree qualified in Engineering, Business, Commerce, Law, Finance or a related discipline.
  • Extensive experience within procurement, commercial management, contract management or project delivery environments.
  • Proven track record managing major infrastructure, energy, renewables or industrial projects.
  • Strong experience managing high-value contracts and complex procurement processes.
  • Commercially astute with expertise in tendering, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation and risk management.
  • Capable of influencing stakeholders across engineering, legal, commercial and project delivery functions.

Why Apply:

  • Join a market-leading organisation delivering critical energy infrastructure projects.
  • Play a key role in supporting Australia's energy transition.
  • Strategic position with significant influence on project outcomes and supply chain partnerships.
  • Exposure to major capital projects and long-term development opportunities.

Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.

Email or call directly on dean.wells@airswift.com OR 0429 602 607.

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