Procurement Specialist

Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the iconic Snowy Hydro-electric Scheme, gas and diesel electricity generating plants, and contracted wind and solar energy in the National Electricity Market. We also provide electricity and gas to over 1.5 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy.

Snowy 2.0, currently under construction, is Australia's largest committed renewable energy project. This nation-building project will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come

About the position

We are currently looking for an organised and process-driven Procurement Specialist to join the 2.0 Procurement Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn and develop your skills in a major project environment. Working closely alongside the Procurement Manager and a team of experts, you will receive hands-on mentorship while providing essential administrative and coordination support. If you are eager to learn the ropes of complex contract management and procurement governance, this role is the perfect stepping stone for your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Administration Support: Assist in maintaining contract clarification registers, system tracking tools, and procurement schedules to keep the team organized and on track.
• Document & Record Management: Help champion robust record-keeping, ensuring all tender documents, RFQ packs, and communications are meticulously filed and managed.
• Procurement Coordination: Support the preparation and coordination of tender packages, contracting strategies, and supplier communications.
• Reporting & Data Entry: Help generate and maintain detailed reports to monitor the project's procurement pipeline and track work in progress.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a helpful point of contact between technical, scheduling, and document control teams to assist in the review and approval of subcontracting plans.
• Continuous Improvement: Bring a fresh perspective! Help the team identify new ways to improve templates, tracking procedures, and everyday processes.

About the location

This role is located at our Head Office in Cooma, NSW working a standard Monday to Friday work week.

About you

You don't need to be an expert yet-we are looking for potential, enthusiasm, and a fantastic attitude. You are a highly organised self-starter with a keen eye for detail, ready to absorb new information and grow your commercial skills.

• Experience: Experience in administration, procurement support, project coordination, or a similar field.
• Education: A Bachelor's degree (in Business, Law, Engineering, or a related discipline) is preferred but not strictly essential.
• Eagerness to Learn: A proactive mindset with a genuine desire to develop a career in procurement, contract management, or commercial project delivery.
• Administrative Excellence: Great attention to detail and comfortable managing data tracking systems, documents, and spreadsheets.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to collaborate with team members across different departments.

About our workforce

Diversity and inclusion is important to us: Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people and a supportive environment to ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can succeed. At Snowy Hydro, we recognise that we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each individual brings, and we believe in providing an environment that allows that uniqueness to thrive.

Snowy Hydro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for a role with Snowy Hydro and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to the Snowy Hydro recruitment team at [email protected]