Procurement Manager

Acciona; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía in Australia seeks an experienced procurement leader to drive strategic sourcing, supplier management and commercial outcomes across development, construction, operations and corporate functions.

Reporting to the General Manager - Supply Chain, Commercial & Risk, you will lead a local procurement team and align local activities with global strategies and governance standards developed in collaboration with our Global Procurement team in Spain.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in procurement and supply chain with leadership experience.
• Expertise in strategic sourcing, tendering and contract negotiation.
• Experience in supplier performance management and risk.
• Background in renewable energy, infrastructure or major capital projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver procurement strategies that create value and cost efficiencies.
• Improve supplier performance, service delivery and commercial outcomes.
• Support project delivery through effective sourcing and supply chain management.
• Develop a high-performing procurement team.
• Strengthen procurement governance, compliance and risk management.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes, systems and reporting.
• Foster collaboration between local and global procurement teams.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Renewable energy

Team leadership

Job description

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants - mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies -, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria. Join ACCIONA Energía and play a key role in delivering procurement outcomes across one of Australia's leading renewable energy portfolios.

Reporting to the General Manager - Supply Chain, Commercial & Risk, you'll lead a local procurement team while driving strategic sourcing, supplier management and commercial outcomes across development, construction, operations and corporate functions.

Job Description

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll influence major procurement decisions, lead complex sourcing activities and help deliver projects critical to Australia's energy transition. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders locally and collaborate with our Global Procurement team in Spain to align local procurement activities with global strategies and governance standards.

• Deliver procurement strategies that create commercial value and cost efficiencies.
• Improve supplier performance, service delivery and commercial outcomes.
• Support successful project delivery through effective sourcing and supply chain management.
• Develop a high-performing procurement team.
• Strengthen procurement governance, compliance and risk management.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes, systems and reporting.
• Foster strong collaboration between local and global procurement teams.

Required Skills and Competencies

You are an experienced procurement professional who combines strong commercial acumen with a collaborative leadership style.

• 8+ years' procurement and supply chain experience, including leadership of procurement or buying teams.
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, tendering and contract negotiation.
• Proven ability to manage supplier performance, commercial risk and stakeholder relationships.
• Experience balancing strategic procurement planning with operational delivery.
• A background in renewable energy, infrastructure, utilities, construction or major capital projects will be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

• Work on projects supporting Australia's renewable energy future.
• Lead procurement initiatives that directly influence business performance.
• Partner with local and international stakeholders across a global organisation.
• Develop and lead a high-performing procurement team.
• Join a company committed to safety, sustainability, innovation and inclusion.

If you're looking for an opportunity to shape procurement strategy, lead meaningful projects and contribute to the energy transition, we'd love to hear from you.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis.

We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.