Global Sourcing Manager

Morson Edge Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager – Australia to lead end-to-end procurement for operational services and spare parts within the regional Service organisation, based in Melbourne.

You will coordinate with HQ in Germany and global stakeholders to ensure cost-effective, compliant sourcing and alignment with global strategies. Some travel for cross-border supplier engagement may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in sourcing or procurement.
• Experience with RFQs/RFPs and supplier negotiations.
• Experience in multi-country environments is desirable.
• Knowledge of crane and operational service contracts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes (RFQs/RFPs); manage procurement across operational services and spare parts to meet requirements.
• Act as primary contact for local contractors and service providers; align activities with global procurement strategies.
• Monitor and manage sourcing activities against regional budget; present supplier award recommendations to management.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, legal requirements and governance; align with global sourcing frameworks.

Skills

Sourcing & procurement

Negotiation

Budget management

Stakeholder collaboration

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Nordex

Nordex is one of the world’s leading wind turbine manufacturers, with a strong and growing presence across Australia and New Zealand. With a significant pipeline of wind projects across the Oceania region, Nordex continues to expand its local capability to support the successful delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects.

Morson Edge is working exclusively with Nordex to recruit a Project Manager – Operational Readiness to join its Project Management organisation.

Job Purpose

The Global Sourcing Manager – Australia is responsible for leading and executing sourcing activities for operational services and spare parts, with a primary focus on operational services. Based in Melbourne and reporting to the Head of Operational Services within Global Sourcing, the role ensures the cost-effective, reliable and compliant procurement of critical services to support the regional Service organisation. The position acts as the key interface between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, ensuring regional sourcing activities align with global strategies developed in collaboration with HQ. Due to the international nature of the role, some flexibility in working hours will be required to facilitate effective coordination with HQ in Germany.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Procurement

• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes (RFQs/RFPs), including preparation, supplier engagement, evaluation, negotiation and award recommendations. Manage procurement across key operational service categories, including: Operational Services: Cranes and lifting services, labour for scheduled and corrective maintenance, blade inspections and repairs, and statutory inspections. Spare Parts: Procurement of critical components and spare parts to support service operations. Ensure timely, cost-effective sourcing to meet operational requirements.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for local contractors and service providers. Serve as the main sourcing interface for the regional Service organisation. Ensure sourcing activities are aligned with operational requirements and global procurement strategies. Collaborate with regional teams and global stakeholders to support sourcing objectives.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Monitor and manage sourcing activities against the assigned regional budget. Track cost savings, cost avoidance and deviations against budget targets. Prepare and present sourcing decisions and supplier award recommendations to management for approval. Support commercially competitive procurement outcomes through effective supplier negotiations.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure sourcing activities comply with company procurement policies, legal requirements and relevant safety standards. Maintain alignment with global sourcing frameworks and governance requirements.

Experience & Background

• Minimum 3 years' experience in sourcing or procurement, preferably within service-related categories in the wind energy industry. Strong experience managing RFQs/RFPs, commercial negotiations and supplier selection processes. Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: Cranes and lifting services. Labour sourcing for scheduled and corrective maintenance. Blade inspection, repair or other wind turbine service activities. Statutory and compliance-related inspections. Spare parts procurement. Experience working across regional or multi-country environments is highly desirable. Exposure to matrix organisations and collaboration with global teams would be advantageous.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. Knowledge of international contract structures and commercial principles, particularly relating to crane and operational service contracts. Spanish or German language skills would be advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong sourcing, procurement and commercial negotiation capabilities. Solid understanding of service procurement and contractor management. Strong financial and analytical skills, including budget management, cost analysis and savings tracking. Ability to collaborate effectively with local teams and global stakeholders. Capable of working independently while maintaining alignment with global strategies and objectives. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proactive, organised and self-motivated, with a high degree of autonomy.

Travel Requirements

• Moderate travel will be required, including visits to contractor locations and attendance at coordination meetings with regional Sourcing and Service teams.