Procurement Manager - Strategic Projects

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 over 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.

The organisation is uniquely energised for transition and change, backed by strong leadership support for increased governance, collaboration, and high-performance standards.

About the position

Reporting to leadership within Finance & Administration, the Procurement Manager - Strategic Projects provides dedicated, hands-on procurement support for the delivery of the Strategic Asset Plan (SAP) across a decentralised business environment.

Operating across three key business areas-Generation, Electrical Portfolio/Infrastructure, and Red Energy-this role acts as a collaborative business partner rather than a centralised custodian. You will refine scope, define procurement strategies, manage market engagements, and navigate complex commercial challenges to drive optimised value outcomes.

This is a fixed term 6 month contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Procurement Strategy & Scoping: Develop tailored, project-specific procurement strategies that identify and create value aligned to category plans, project risks, and corporate objectives.
• Tactical Market Engagement & Sourcing: Prepare tender documentation (RFQs, RFPs, ITTs) and manage end-to-end sourcing processes including bid evaluation, commercial negotiations, and contract execution.
• Collaborative Stakeholder Enablement: Act as a trusted commercial advisor across generation, electrical infrastructure, and retail software/operations units, embedding yourself in delivery teams to guide processes collaboratively.
• Quality & Strategic Reporting: Maintain meticulous quality control and thorough documentation to produce quick, high-level Strategic Procurement Assessments under strict Finance & Administration standards.
• Commercial Leadership: Educate project teams on governance, negotiate commercial terms, and proactively address procurement challenges or process variations.

About the location

This role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne, or Cooma

About you

You are a mature, authentic procurement practitioner with a collaborative, influential approach and a proven track record in complex corporate environments. You know how to operate in a decentralized setting, using influence rather than authority to drive results.

• Background: Proven experience within a Top ASX 100 corporate environment (infrastructure, energy, or large-scale commercial sectors preferred).
• Experience & Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 5+ years of experience in procurement, including capital project sourcing, complex negotiations, and contract execution.
• Core Competencies: Excellent soft skills, high emotional intelligence, and the commercial acumen required to win stakeholder confidence across diverse business units.
• Agility & Rigour: Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on detail (e.g., spreadsheet analysis), while maintaining complete accuracy and adhering to governance standards.

About our workforce

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 feels included and can succeed. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and invite candidate applications across Sydney, Melbourne, or Cooma.

Ready to join us? Apply now with your resume and a brief summary of your corporate procurement achievements.