The Senior Procurement & Contracts Manager will lead procurement and contracts management for a global infrastructure investor’s onshore wind portfolio in Australia, initially based in Melbourne. This role offers a long-term opportunity to build JUMBO’s in-country capability and expand into BESS, solar PV, and other emerging technologies.
Responsibilities
- Planning, implementation and execution of procurement and tender strategies for major project packages
- Lead the complete procurement process including RFIs, RFPs, proposal evaluation, recommendation of award and contract finalization
- Draft and negotiate contracts including turbine supply, service, consultancy, supply and installation contracts
- Lead and coordinate commercial, technical, financial and legal expertise while ensuring compliance with client governance and approval procedures
- Maximize value in terms of quality, price and schedule while minimizing risk
- Actively participate in vendor relationship management and market intelligence
- Drafting and negotiation of main contracts throughout the lifecycle of project development and execution
- Work alongside the project management team to ensure successful project delivery, balancing risk with commercially and contractually viable solutions
- Maintain continuous oversight of critical milestones, rights and obligations according to contract
- Direct and process changes, variations and claims in compliance with client commercial interests
- Provide interpretation of contracts, organize correspondence with contracting parties and monitor fulfilment of obligations
- Manage commercial relationships with contractors, ensuring issues are dealt with proactively
- Drive governance processes and present to stakeholders and decision bodies including Steering Committees
- Support client development and industry engagement in the Australien market
- Contribute to specialist knowledge centers and development of best practices, guidelines, processes, tools and templates
- Support team growth and capability building as we expand our presence
Preferred Qualifications
- Significant experience in procurement and/or contracts management on onshore wind projects
- Proven track record negotiating and managing Turbine Supply Agreements (TSAs) and related WTG contracts
- Experience with Balance of Plant (BOP) and/or O&M contract scopes
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
- Structured and methodical approach to work
- Ability to project manage processes and lead negotiations
- Experience working on projects in Australia
- Experience with BESS and/or utility-scale solar PV projects
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field of study
Benefits
- Opportunity to help establish a strong foundation in Australia and play a key role in the continued growth, development and success of JUMBO
- Long-term opportunity with significant growth and development runway
- Work in a high energy environment alongside passionate and like-minded colleagues
- Inspiring work culture that fosters collaboration across teams and projects
- Access to further education, training and cooperation
- Collaboration with like-minded peers to ensure you reach your full potential
- Daily job satisfaction through meaningful work on renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure
- Creating a positive, exciting, and happy place to work
Work Arrangement
Remote (Local) — Melbourne — The role will initially focus on the client’s onshore wind portfolio, which is primarily located in Melbourne, with expanding scope across Australia over time.
