Strategic Procurement Director – Transmission & EPC Projects

Samsung C&T Corporation Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung C&T Corporation Australia in Sydney seeks an experienced Procurement Director for Transmission Line projects. You will steer end-to-end procurement, align contracts with project delivery, regulatory and ESG standards, and oversee high-value EPC agreements and equipment packages.

With 8–10+ years of senior procurement leadership in infrastructure, you will mentor a team of managers and buyers, coordinate with engineering and cost control, and navigate international sourcing to protect

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or related field.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., MCIPS or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Minimum 8–10+ years of senior procurement leadership experience in large-scale infrastructure or utility sectors.
• Proven experience leading procurement processes and expediting activities; large projects over $300m.
• Working knowledge of major electrical equipment specifications for Transmission Line and Gas projects.
• Proficient in procurement software and ERP systems.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of project cost control principles.
• Advanced attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Act as principal commercial architect ensuring procurement aligns with delivery timelines and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee tendering, negotiation, and allocation of EPC contracts and major equipment packages.
• Define and implement procurement and contract frameworks for utility-scale assets.
• Navigate international sourcing, import arrangements, tariffs, and supply constraints.
• Administer FIDIC, EPC, and O&M contracts; manage disputes and renegotiations.
• Coordinate with executives, government entities, financial institutions, and joint ventures on procurement.
• Lead and develop a team of procurement managers, buyers, and contract specialists.
• Evaluate suppliers via RFT and bid processes; monitor performance.
• Collaborate with engineering to align procurement with specs and cost plans.
• Expedite deliveries and ensure compliance with procurement laws.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Expediting

Cost control knowledge

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business/Supply Chain

MCIPS or equivalent (desirable)

Tools

ERP software

Tendering systems

Job description

Samsung C&T Corporation Australia in Sydney seeks an experienced Procurement Director for Transmission Line projects. You will steer end-to-end procurement, align contracts with project delivery, regulatory and ESG standards, and oversee high-value EPC agreements and equipment packages.

With 8–10+ years of senior procurement leadership in infrastructure, you will mentor a team of managers and buyers, coordinate with engineering and cost control, and navigate international sourcing to protect