Head of Procurement, Renewable Energy – Australia

Talesca; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Talesca in Melbourne seeks a Head of Procurement – Australia to shape the function for a growing renewable energy portfolio. Lead major negotiations, define procurement strategy and partner with executive leadership to underpin capital projects and long-term asset value.

You will drive cross‑functional governance, supplier management and risk mitigation, with a focus on scalable, commercially robust processes across wind, solar and storage assets.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level procurement experience in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure or related sectors.
• Proven ability to lead complex, high-value procurement processes and negotiate major contracts.
• Strong commercial judgement and experience with project financing and capital decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across procurement and contracting for large-scale energy projects.
• Lead high-value equipment, EPC and balance‑of‑plant procurement and contract negotiations.
• Develop procurement and contracting strategies aligned with long‑term growth and investment feasibility.
• Establish and mature the Australian procurement operating model, with governance and supplier management.
• Drive lifecycle procurement strategies including O&M, warranties and asset performance.
• Strengthen supplier relationships and manage procurement risk in a dynamic market.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and international teams to deliver aligned outcomes.

Skills

Strategic procurement leadership

Major contract negotiations

Commercial & investment strategy

Lifecycle asset value management

Stakeholder influence

Leadership capability

Job description

Talesca in Melbourne seeks a Head of Procurement – Australia to shape the function for a growing renewable energy portfolio. Lead major negotiations, define procurement strategy and partner with executive leadership to underpin capital projects and long-term asset value.

You will drive cross‑functional governance, supplier management and risk mitigation, with a focus on scalable, commercially robust processes across wind, solar and storage assets.