Procurement Lead

ENGIE Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGIE Australia is seeking a Procurement Lead to drive strategic sourcing and contract management across operating sites and projects in Melbourne. You will deliver safe, compliant and value-driven procurement outcomes, partnering with stakeholders to optimise supplier performance and manage commercial risk.

You are an experienced procurement professional with governance discipline and a track record across categories, tendering and SRM, able to influence decisions and build trusted

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, tender management, contract negotiation and supplier relationship management within a complex environment.
• Strong knowledge of procurement governance, compliance requirements and best-practice procurement processes.
• Experience in category management and contract lifecycle management, with the ability to deliver commercial value and manage supplier performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships across all levels of the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing activities, translating business needs into effective commercial and contractual outcomes.
• Partner with operational, project, engineering, HSE, legal and finance stakeholders to deliver procurement strategies and business objectives.
• Develop category, supplier and supplier relationship management (SRM) strategies that drive value, innovation and performance.
• Manage tendering, negotiation and contract execution activities while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and governance requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, contract obligations and commercial outcomes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and cost optimisation.
• Embed health, safety, sustainability and ethical procurement principles into sourcing decisions and supplier engagements.

Job description

We're looking for a Procurement Lead to drive strategic sourcing and contract management activities across our operating sites and projects. In this role, you will deliver safe, compliant and value-driven procurement outcomes, partnering with stakeholders across operations, projects and corporate functions to optimise supplier performance, manage commercial risk and support ENGIE's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing activities, translating business needs into effective commercial and contractual outcomes.
• Partner with operational, project, engineering, HSE, legal and finance stakeholders to deliver procurement strategies and business objectives.
• Develop category, supplier and supplier relationship management (SRM) strategies that drive value, innovation and performance.
• Manage tendering, negotiation and contract execution activities while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and governance requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, contract obligations and commercial outcomes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and cost optimisation.
• Embed health, safety, sustainability and ethical procurement principles into sourcing decisions and supplier engagements.

About You

You are an experienced procurement professional with a strategic mindset and a passion for delivering commercial value while maintaining strong governance and stakeholder relationships. You thrive in complex environments, enjoy influencing outcomes and are comfortable working across a broad range of categories and business functions.

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, tender management, contract negotiation and supplier relationship management within a complex environment.
• Strong knowledge of procurement governance, compliance requirements and best-practice procurement processes.
• Experience in category management and contract lifecycle management, with the ability to deliver commercial value and manage supplier performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships across all levels of the business.
• Strong commercial and analytical capability, including the ability to interpret spend data, supplier KPIs and operational metrics to support decision-making.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in accelerating the energy transition. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are. Join us and be part of the adventure of the century!

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, carer's responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, marital status, health, disability or political opinions. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people of the LGBTIQA+ community are encouraged to apply. Our differences are our strengths.

Business Unit: Support Functions In Geographies

Division: SF In AMEA - Australia

Legal Entity: INTERNATIONAL POWER (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD

Company Name: ENGIE Australia

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