Manager Strategic Partnerships and Sourcing

Job Description

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 mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and contracted wind and solar energy. We also provide electricity and gas to about 1.5 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy.

Snowy 2.0 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 role

Do you have a knack for driving strategic sourcing plans and negotiating high-value contracts? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Manager Strategic Partnership & Sourcing responsible for building and managing the critical supplier and partner relationships that ensure the long-term reliability and cost-effectiveness of our generation fleet.

As the Manager of Strategic Partnerships & Sourcing, you will be the driver of our multi-year sourcing strategy, negotiation and administration of high-value contracts for our Generation fleet. You will be responsible for mitigating supply chain risk, optimising spend, and ensuring our partnerships deliver sustained value, directly impacting operational uptime and financial performance. This is a permanent full-time position based in our Cooma or Sydney office.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the strategic sourcing plan for critical operational inputs, leading negotiations for multi-year contracts and long-term service agreements to ensure optimal commercial terms, risk allocation, and performance.
• Identifying and cultivating strategic external partnerships, fostering innovation and securing favourable terms to ensure supply chain continuity as Snowy delivers over $3bn of capital works in the coming decade.
• Proactively manage complex supply chain risks such as single points of failure, market volatility and serving as a key liaison to Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams, aligning sourcing strategies with long-term demands.
• Collaborating with Finance and Planning for accurate cost forecasts and budget inputs, ensuring all sourcing and contracting activities comply with internal policies and ethical guidelines.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team of approximately 20 FTE and 100 contractors focused on supply chain, logistics, and vendor management, while managing the budget for the Production Support function.

About the location

This role can be based in Sydney, or Cooma, offering some hybrid working arrangements whilst maintaining strong office presence. We have offices in both locations, providing excellent opportunities for professional growth, networking, and collaboration.

Whether you choose Sydney, known for its iconic harbour, dynamic business environment, and coastal lifestyle, or Cooma, offering a close-knit community, a relaxed regional lifestyle, and easy access to the Snowy Mountains, you'll be working in a location that supports both career advancement and quality of life. Our centrally located offices are easily accessible and surrounded by a wide range of amenities.

Relocation available for those looking to move to Cooma, NSW.

About you

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Develop a high performing team. Lead, mentor, and inspire an engaged team, creating a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Strategic thinking and understanding of end-to-end supply chain dynamics, particularly in an asset-intensive industry.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills, with a track record of delivering cost efficiencies and value.

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]

If this role sounds like you, apply now! Applications close Sunday 12th October.