Renewables Contracts & Procurement Lead

Vinova; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinova are partnering with an established Australian renewable energy business to expand its project portfolio. As a Contracts & Procurement Manager, you will support the commercial delivery of major renewable energy projects, taking responsibility for procurement activities and contract negotiations through to execution and close-out.

The role involves working closely with EPC, engineering and project stakeholders, with external legal support available for complex contractual matters.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and contract management within renewable energy or major infrastructure.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex, high-value project contracts.
• Exposure to BESS, utility-scale solar or electrical infrastructure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage tender processes, commercial evaluations and supplier negotiations.
• Negotiate and close out BESS, BoP, EPC and major supply/service contracts.
• Review contractual departures and negotiate commercial terms.
• Develop contracting and procurement strategies for upcoming projects.
• Manage contracts through negotiation, execution and close-out.
• Collaborate with EPC, engineering, project and external legal teams.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks throughout procurement.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract negotiation

Renewable energy

EPC experience

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder management

Risk identification

Job description

Vinova are partnering with an established Australian renewable energy business to expand its project portfolio. As a Contracts & Procurement Manager, you will support the commercial delivery of major renewable energy projects, taking responsibility for procurement activities and contract negotiations through to execution and close-out.

The role involves working closely with EPC, engineering and project stakeholders, with external legal support available for complex contractual matters.