APAC BESS Procurement Lead

Lightsource BP Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Pension

Retention bonus

Job summary

Lightsource bp is seeking a Category Procurement Manager, BESS (APAC) to drive procurement strategy, supplier management and contract execution across batteries, PV and wind projects in the APAC region. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-budget and compliant project delivery.

The role requires strong procurement experience in renewables, risk management, and ability to travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of renewable energy project procurement requirements within the APAC region, BESS experience is preferred.
• Proven ability to develop procurement and supply chain strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier selection, contract negotiations, contract execution and supplier relationship management.
• Knowledge of construction and renewable energy regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices as applied within the APAC region.

Responsibilities

• Update and implement APAC category strategy for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) including battery cells, power conversion systems (PCS), and energy management systems (EMS).
• Develop and execute contracting strategies tailored to APAC BESS market, including targets on pricing, delivery, service, and quality that reflect global supplier landscapes.
• Generate regular reports on category performance, market insights, price and technology development forecasts, and assist in the project budget development, investment decision processes and application of regional incentives such as EU mechanisms or national renewable subsidies.
• Identify new suppliers for BESS and manage the prequalification process.
• Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities within the supply chain, develop mitigation strategies, and establish contingency plans to ensure supply chain resilience.
• Manage RFP processes, supplier selection based on maximum long-term value including price, technical performance and risk factors to choose partners that offer best overall value for the project.
• Negotiate supply contracts for BESS systems and if required other power generation and transmission equipment contracts considering project requirements, legal, regulatory and commercial conditions.
• Lead cross-functional teams during procurement process including legal, insurance, finance, development, operations, and technical experts to ensure aligned contract development and negotiation with appropriate terms and risk allocation.
• Provide regular procurement and project status reports, track deliveries and expedite logistics considering regional import/export requirements, customs regulations, and local infrastructure variability.
• Facilitate NDAs, Letters of Intent, MOUs and Purchase Orders respecting local business requirements and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Multicultural collaboration

Supply chain optimization

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lightsource bp is seeking a Category Procurement Manager, BESS (APAC) to drive procurement strategy, supplier management and contract execution across batteries, PV and wind projects in the APAC region. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-budget and compliant project delivery.

The role requires strong procurement experience in renewables, risk management, and ability to travel up to 20%.