Project Procurement Manager

Description

• Play a lead role in undertaking procurement process for EPC project with excellence in all procurement buying & expediting, logistics, Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS) disciplines
• Review project requirements and technical specifications to identify procurement needs
• Coordinate with relevant internal stakeholders, including head office, International Procurement Office (IPO), etc
• Liaison with clients to understand their procurement requirements
• Conduct regular expediting activities to track delivery status and resolve any delays or issues
• Evaluate and select suppliers and subcontractors through the RFT and bidding process
• Support the estimating team in preparing cost plans by providing price indications from the procurement database
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the project, align with delivery commitments and project plans
• Coordinate with the Engineering team for major equipment specifications
• Monitor supplier and sub-contractor performance, addressing any issues that may arise
• Resolve any issues or delays related to procurement or delivery of materials and services
• Collaborate with the cost engineering team to ensure compliance with project cost requirements
• Issue purchase orders and sub-contracts in accordance with project requirements
• Ensure compliance with relevant procurement laws, regulations, and policies
• Support the negotiation process with selected suppliers and subcontractors for favourable terms
• Identify potential suppliers and subcontractors based on project requirements and specifications
• Report to management, including head office, by utilising the system to oversee cost control, procurement progress, expediting status, logistics, inspection, test status, and vendor document status
• Collaborate with the internal development team to identify procurement needs by providing input on procurement requirements and specifications during the development phase

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced Project Procurement Manager for BESS Project in Sydney, New South Wales.

• Proficient in procurement software and tools (e.g., ERP systems)
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills
• Knowledge of project management and cost control principles
• Working knowledge of the technical specifications of major electrical equipment required for BESS and Solar projects
• Experience from large-scale projects over $300m
• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Proven experience in leading procurement processes and expediting activities
• Proven understanding of relevant standards and legislation
• Minimum 8 years of experience in procurement and expediting of high voltage and medium voltage equipment, i.e., step up transformer, switchgear, SCADA
• Advanced attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance