Procurement Manager

Symal; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Symal Group in Victoria is hiring an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the procurement workstream for a landmark Solar Farm and BESS project. You will oversee a dedicated team, engage with subcontractors and OEMs, and drive contractual commercial and delivery outcomes upstream and downstream.

This role focuses on sourcing all project packages across solar, BESS, civil, electrical and HV infrastructure, negotiating best cost and schedule, and aligning with Commercial and Logistics teams to

Qualifications

• Experience leading procurement on renewable energy projects.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts and commercial outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across subcontractors and OEMs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement workstream for Solar Farm and BESS project.
• Manage a dedicated procurement team and engagement with subcontractors and OEMs.
• Negotiate contracts and drive delivery outcomes upstream and downstream.

Skills

Procurement management

Renewable energy

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Search Category: Procurement and Supply Chain

Make it yours

Experience the opportunity to help deliver one of Australia's largest renewable energy projects and take your career to the next level on a landmark Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Victoria.

Join a project that will play a significant role in Australia's energy transition, working alongside industry-leading professionals to deliver complex civil, electrical and energy infrastructure.

Who we are

We're Symal, a proudly different group of companies with a story of significant growth, pushing what's possible as one of Australia's largest self-performing contractors.

We innovate with intent, problem solving and delivering the best outcomes to our partners, communities and each other. That's what has made Symal a success and will continue to into the future.

It's not what we do that defines us, it's how we do it, building better together.

The role

Symal Group has entered a Joint Venture partnership with the intent to deliver a major utility-scale Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Victoria.

We're seeking an experienced Procurement Manager, with a proven delivery side track record on renewable energy projects, to play a critical leadership role in the successful delivery of this nationally significant project.

You’ll oversee the Procurement workstream, managing a dedicated support team and engage with subcontractors, OEMs and key stakeholders.

You'll be responsible for ensuring for developing, negotiating and supporting contractual commercial and delivery outcomes both upstream and downstream and play a key role in supporting the operational success of the project.

This is a unique opportunity to work on a project of major significance, helping shape delivery strategies and contributing to one of Australia's largest renewable energy developments.

Your everyday

• Manage the procurement of all project packages across solar, BESS, civil, electrical and high-voltage infrastructure works.
• Manage, monitor, report all procurement activities.
• Negotiate the best possible cost and time outcomes for the project.
• Integrate with the Commercial Management and Logistics Management teams, satisfying both Commercial and Operational workstreams.
• Responsible for Contractual management upstream and ensuring your teams diligently manage all downstream contract management

A career with us

At Symal, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Symal.

• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
• Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we're here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social: People are the core of Symal. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of your teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We're empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra, helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

Searo acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands upon which we work, live and socialise. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who we recognise as Australia’s First Peoples whose cultural practices continue today.