Procurement Manager - Projects

About Us 

At Transgrid, we play a crucial role in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to millions of Australians. Operating over 13,000 km of high-voltage transmission lines and 128 substations across NSW and the ACT, we connect electricity generators to the distribution network—powering homes, businesses, and communities. 

Joining the Hunter Transmission Project means you will be part of unlocking the electricity supply that will provide the backbone of NSW's new electricity grid for generations to come. As coal-fired power stations close, the Hunter Transmission Project is critical for energy security in NSW, and this is a chance for you to join Transgrid on this transformative, multi-year project.     

The Opportunity  

Reporting to the Project Commercial Manager, this role will support the project team plan, procure and manage the performance and relationships of all project suppliers, contractors and consultants. They will manage and coordinate the Project’s procurements needs and pipelines, working collaboratively with the whole project team.  

Why You’ll Love this Role:   

• You will be at the forefront of planning, procuring, and managing relationships with suppliers, contractors, and consultants.  You have accountability for supplier performance management and relationship management process and governance.  

• In partnership with Project team and Transgrid Group Procurement you will develop procurement approaches aligned to category management strategies, ensuring the efficient procurement and delivery of materials and equipment 

• You will act with vision and purpose whilst driving commercial outcomes that leverages your awareness of delivery cycle times, and professional completion of work products. 

• You will provide advice and guidance on identifying suitable suppliers, consultants and contractors to meet project needs and requirements 

• You will inspire confidence and urgency within the group and across the Business Unit for the delivery of timely, high-quality service to internal and external customers, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. 

The value you will bring:  

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent relevant experience   

• Experience with managing large procurements of >$200M in complex industries (e.g., electricity generation, mining, T&D, manufacturing, other linear infrastructure) in varying contracting delivery models and documentation 

• Experienced in the full procurement lifecycle including investigation, specification preparation, construction management, contract administration, contract negotiation and contract implementation  

• Contract negotiation and implementation experience on large D&C / EPC contracts is desirable. 

• High standard of communication and report writing skills, personal integrity, and professionalism 

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, Australian Standards and Government policy guidelines and strong analytical skills   

What we will give you in return  

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, flexible workplace policies, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more!                                              

Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and on-going training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education. Here you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you. 

Applications will close on  Friday 28th of March 2025.