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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

Are you a strategic procurement leader looking to make a massive impact on one of Australia's largest infrastructure projects? We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Manager to join the Snowy 2.0 team.

This is not a standard, business-as-usual procurement job. This role is uniquely split into two critical workstreams: you will be the driving force behind direct procurement for Snowy Hydro Limited (SHL), while also providing high-level governance, leadership, and oversight over our key delivery partners

Key Responsibilities

1. Direct Procurement (SHL Owner's Team)

• End-to-End Sourcing: Lead all internal direct procurement activities to meet the precise needs of the Snowy 2.0 project.
• Strategy & Execution: Partner with project leadership to develop robust contracting strategies, define scopes of work, and drive market engagement.
• Tendering & Negotiation: Run full tender processes, present sourcing recommendations, and negotiate favourable rates and terms for SHL.
• Risk Management: Ensure strict probity, compliance with organizational policies, and minimize risks, particularly regarding Modern Slavery Act obligations.

2. Governance & Oversight (Delivery Partners)

• Strategic Leadership: Provide oversight and formal approval for the procurement activities undertaken by our delivery partners.
• Break Down Silos: Facilitate a truly integrated approach across our delivery partners, ensuring efficient processes that add tangible project value.
• Monitor & Guide: Work closely with our delivery partners to review and develop their procurement plans, tenders, and contract adjustments.
• Maintain Visibility: Chair regular procurement meetings, establish clear reporting dashboards, and sit in on major tender adjudications and awards.
• Global Reach: Please note, this role may involve occasional travel to our delivery partners' home locations in Europe!

About the location

This role will be located at our Head Office in Cooma, NSW, working Monday to Friday, we can look at a FIFO arrangement or relocation for the right candidate

About you

• The Infrastructure Specialist: You have a proven track record leading procurement for complex, large-scale infrastructure programs (typically $100M+ in value), with a deep understanding of the project lifecycle from early works to commission.
• The Negotiation Master: You possess exceptional influencing skills and the commercial gravitas to partner with international delivery leaders (like FJGV and Voith), securing favorable terms while maintaining productive, long-term partnerships.
• The Commercial Strategist: You have a sharp analytical mind and a solid grasp of Contract Law, allowing you to define robust scopes of work, evaluate complex risk profiles, and ensure total probity throughout the sourcing process.
• The Supply Chain & Logistics Guru: You are savvy in the intricacies of international shipping and logistics, ensuring critical long-lead items reach the site safely and on schedule.
• The Leadership Catalyst: You are more than a technical expert; you are a culture-builder. You lead with a safety-first mindset and have a flexible interpersonal style that allows you to break down silos and drive integration across diverse teams

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]