Senior Wind Procurement & Contracts Lead

Phillip Riley; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Unknown IPP in Melbourne seeks an experienced Procurement Manager to lead contracting strategy for wind projects. You will negotiate BoP/EPC, turbine and equipment supply agreements and drive risk allocation across development and construction stages.

You will interact with senior leadership, coordinate with lenders, and ensure alignment with project timelines and budgets. This client-side role requires a collaborative mindset and a lean team ethos.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement, contract negotiation or commercial management in renewables.
• Experience leading negotiations on wind or BESS projects is preferred.
• Solid understanding of EPC, BoP, TSA, LTSA/O&M contract structures.
• Exposure to financial close, lender requirements and project insurances.
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to lead major negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement and contracting strategies for utility-scale wind projects.
• Lead tender processes from market engagement through evaluation and award.
• Negotiate and close key agreements: BoP/EPC, turbine supply, LTSA/O&M, grid.
• Provide commercial inputs for business cases and board updates.
• Identify and manage commercial risks with external advisors.
• Support Early Contractor Involvement and contract management through construction.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract negotiation

Commercial acumen

Wind energy knowledge

Lender and insurer awareness

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Unknown IPP in Melbourne seeks an experienced Procurement Manager to lead contracting strategy for wind projects. You will negotiate BoP/EPC, turbine and equipment supply agreements and drive risk allocation across development and construction stages.

You will interact with senior leadership, coordinate with lenders, and ensure alignment with project timelines and budgets. This client-side role requires a collaborative mindset and a lean team ethos.