Senior Project Procurement Manager, APAC

Lightsourcelabs; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Sydney is seeking a Senior Project Procurement Manager. You will be responsible for managing the procurement process, ensuring that all project requirements are met through effective supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has strong experience in the renewable energy sector and excellent negotiation skills, alongside a master's degree. This role offers competitive benefits and supports professional growth.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Pension

Retention bank

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in the Solar PV, Wind and Energy Storage industry.
• Understanding of PV module technologies and inverter specifications.
• CIPS or PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall procurement process from RFI/Q to contract executions.
• Coordinate queries and communication with suppliers.
• Define project procurement strategy with stakeholders.

Skills

Fluent English

Problem solver

Negotiation skills

Time management

Education

Master's degree in engineering or business

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.

For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

What You’ll do (the role)

The Senior Project Procurement Manager will be responsible for the overall procurement process, from RFI/Q to Supply Contract Executions. You will work with Category Managers for Modules/ Structures/ Inverters/ Transformers/BESS/Wind to execute the strategy at a country/regional level. Working closely with the Lightsource bp Business Development and Construction teams to scan the market, provide accurate estimations, close agreements, and ensure on cost, on time and on quality deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Continuously scan the solar PV, Wind & Energy Storage ESS in target regions within Asia-Pacific (APAC) market and provide regular intelligence to Category Managers and Head of APAC Regional Procurement.
• Manage, evaluate, and maintain local supplier and vendor pre-qualification database, forming strong relationships with key suppliers in APAC along with the Category Managers.
• Provide accurate cost estimations to Business Development Team.
• Coordinate and manage one or more internal project teams/projects.
• Define the project procurement strategy with project stakeholders.
• Manage Frame Agreements, full supply agreement and/ or head of terms call-off and RFIs/RFQs with the support of Category Managers.
• Launch RfPs, receive bids & offers, prepare comparisons, clarifications and analyze offers with different stakeholders.
• Place and process purchasing transactions according to agreed terms.
• Monitor all equipment purchases to ensure purchase order information matches the shipment and confirm subcontractor compliance and meets project requirements.
• Ensure that project costs are properly categorized and that a feedback loop mechanism is in place to compare and adjust estimating costs vs. actual project costs including but not limited to production rates and cost of materials.
• Support teams on supplier escalations with technical disputed items, schedule, revenue-risk, and on-going support services
• Continuous update of internal procurement database platforms.
• Coordinate queries and communication with the supplier on behalf of internal stakeholders towards an offering, or any potential solution.
• Coordinate procurement related communications with management and internal stakeholders for progress, and risks.
• Identify, prequalify, and manage suppliers across the APAC region, especially in project target regions in coordination with Category Managers, Engineering and ESG team. Ensure procurement processes align with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) standards and local content requirements.

Qualifications

• Preferred - master's degree in engineering or business;
• Fluent English spoken and written. Additional languages are a plus, especially Mandarin, or any Asian language.
• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or PMP certification or similar process-oriented certification are optional but additional value.

Knowledge & Experience

• Extensive 5-7 yrs experiences in the Solar PV, Wind and Energy Storage industry.
• Understanding of PV module technologies, efficiencies and use case. Inverter specifications, trackers, and BOS (Balance of System) components especially in a large-scale hybrid project.
• Extensive knowledge of warranty, LDs (liquidated damages), force majeure, and claims management in supply contracts.
• Relevant experience in procurement and subcontracting in similar position;
• Experience in supporting multi-functional projects in an international work environment with remote locations;
• Understanding of a typical project lifecycle, basic understanding of financing and modelling of CapEx and OpEx.
• Strong contract experience and knowledge;
• Strong understanding with ERP;
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft office tools;
• Willingness to travel.

Personal Qualities

• Forward thinking, a problem solver and solution provider;
• Proactive, flexible with strong time management skills;
• Strong and polite negotiation skills.
• Able to promote a positive working culture within the team;
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written;
• Ability to deal confidently building strong relations with stakeholders.

Why you’ll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow, a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible

Our culture is driven by our core values – from operating safely to ensuring our projects are responsible.

Be recognised

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.

Be inspired

Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. These include our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project, or volunteering on our VIBES committee to name a few.

Our core values

Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.