Senior Procurement Specialist | Cooma

Job Description

A Project Like No Other

Join us on a groundbreaking journey with Snowy 2.0, a monumental advancement in the Snowy Scheme's legacy and Australia's largest committed renewable energy initiative. With a focus on providing on-demand energy and extensive storage capacity, Snowy 2.0 serves as a cornerstone for the future generations in the nation's transition towards a low-carbon emissions future.

The Location

Located in Cooma, nestled amidst the breathtaking Snowy Mountains, you'll wake up to stunning scenery every day. Embrace a warm diverse community and a standard of living, where outdoor adventures abound from skiing and hiking to fishing and mountain biking.

Depending on your position and location, we provide FIFO, DIDO, and relocation options. With relocation to Cooma preferred, we recognise that moving to a regional area can be both exciting and challenging. That's why we offer a flexible relocation package and are dedicated to assisting your transition to regional living. We believe you'll embrace your new lifestyle!

The Role

As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will be crucial in assisting the Snowy Hydro Procurement Lead to maximise value for the Snowy 2.0 Project. Your responsibilities will include effectively managing procurement programs, overseeing and governing Principal Contractors' procurement activities, and supporting direct tendering processes. Additionally, you will play a role in broader procurement functions by driving continuous improvement, managing data and tracking, and overseeing information lifecycle management.

Responsibilities include: 

Principal Contractor Procurement Support (Pre-Award):

• Manage and deliver the Procurement Management Plan for key Snowy 2.0 Project packages (civil or electrical).

• Drive strategic procurement frameworks, including early identification and quantification of business requirements, market assessments and procurement strategies to suite

• Oversee the Principal Contractor procurement relationship, including compliance with the SHL plan, schedule reviews, process management, and regular meetings.

• Implement improvement initiatives for procurement processes, maintain records, and track progress.

• Oversee Principal Contractor subcontracting to ensure alignment with the head contract, including reviewing subcontracting plans and RFQ packs.

• Recommend terms and conditions for subcontractors to minimise risk and maximise value, collaborating with technical and other stakeholders.

• Manage review and approval processes, track compliance, and develop audit plans to verify adherence to contractual obligations.

Direct Procurement Support (Pre-Award):

• Develop and manage key contracts for the Snowy 2.0 Project, including drafting and negotiating terms for goods, services, and works.

• Engage with stakeholders to plan, develop, and execute contracts, and create essential tender documents such as strategies, packs, and evaluation tools.

• Manage ongoing tenders, ensuring adherence to deadlines, and handle contract execution, including negotiation, drafting, and supplier engagement.

You'll Bring To The Team: 

A Bachelor's degree (preferred) with demonstrated experience in procurement, contract management, or project management. You'll have strong knowledge of commercial and procurement techniques, experience with large civil or electrical contracts, and expertise in managing contract clarification and drafting. Your skills in stakeholder management, collaboration, and communication will be essential, along with a keen attention to detail and experience in contract administration.

The Team

We uphold the principle of “One Team Working Together”. If this is a team you would like to be part of, apply now! We can't wait for you to join us in the Snowy 2.0 team.