Telecom Infrastructure Procurement Lead

C2 Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

C2 is seeking an experienced commercial and procurement specialist with telecommunications infrastructure knowledge to support procurement planning, supplier engagement and contract administration for infrastructure delivery programs nationally.

You will work with project teams across engineering, legal, finance and operations to ensure procurement activities are well planned, compliant, cost-effective and aligned to project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in commercial, procurement, sourcing or contract specialist roles within telecommunications infrastructure, utilities, construction, engineering or complex delivery environments.
• Strong understanding of procurement lifecycles, tendering, supplier evaluation, negotiation, contract formation and contract administration.
• Experience supporting infrastructure delivery packages involving field services, civil works, design and construction, network deployment, equipment supply and facilities access.
• Knowledge of supplier and subcontractor management, including performance monitoring, claims, variations, issue resolution and contract compliance.
• Ability to interpret commercial terms, pricing schedules, service levels and risk allocation principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for telecommunications infrastructure works, including sourcing strategy and award support.
• Prepare and manage procurement documentation including RFx materials, scopes, schedules and supplier communications.
• Support commercial negotiations of supplier and subcontractor arrangements, including pricing and delivery obligations.
• Administer commercial and contractual obligations across design, construction, deployment, installation and testing.
• Maintain contract management plans, supplier performance measures, issue logs and procurement trackers.
• Identify procurement risks with mitigation actions and work with stakeholders to ensure milestones are met.

Skills

Commercial judgement

Procurement discipline

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

C2 is seeking an experienced commercial and procurement specialist with telecommunications infrastructure knowledge to support procurement planning, supplier engagement and contract administration for infrastructure delivery programs nationally.

You will work with project teams across engineering, legal, finance and operations to ensure procurement activities are well planned, compliant, cost-effective and aligned to project outcomes.