Procurement Specialist

Elecnor has been contracted to build EnergyConnect, a new 700km transmission line extending from Wagga Wagga NSW to the South Australian border. 

This backbone infrastructure will connect customers with more renewable energy enabling a further 4950MW of generation capacity, save NSW customers $180 million a year and create 1,500 new construction jobs in regional NSW. 

Construction of EnergyConnect is underway in various locations across the project area.

The Role:

This key role supports tenders for new work and awarded projects by managing procurement activities for packaged equipment under planned timelines. We will also consider candidates who prefer a 5:2 roster and are based locally within the Wagga Wagga or Mildura region:

• Sourcing, RFQ, bid clarification and conforming commercial agreements in tendering and project execution phase. 
• Issue of conformed Purchase Order agreements, post-award commercial management, and expediting of packaged equipment through to final delivery and commercial closeout
• Supports the SCM team in achieving project cost and schedule targets

Main Duties / Responsibilities

• Manages the procurement & delivery process for assigned major and intermediate-level equipment packages
• Field buying of all Project tools and equipment
• Interfaces with Engineering Leads for the timely issue of Scopes of work and associated documents for assigned RFQ packages
• Pre-qualifying Suppliers where required 
• Preparation and approval of Single Source Justifications where required
• Preparation and approval of bid lists
• Compiles and issues RFQs to bidders via approved project systems

Experience & Skills required 

• A qualification in Supply Chain or Commercial Management is preferred, but significant project experience and some form of professional qualifications, e.g. Degree, Diploma or Certificate etc., in a related subject or more years in a Buyer type role
• Documented experience in managing the procurement of significant equipment packages for electrical and civil infrastructure projects
• Skilled at negotiating
• Experience in expediting delivery of purchased equipment and associated Supplier documentation
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Terms and Conditions of Purchase and ability to negotiate
• Demonstrated understanding of materials management systems and processes and practical experience in maintaining purchasing/expediting data in materials management systems.
• Previous experience with input to tenders for new business is acceptable
• Locally based in Wagga Wagga or Mildura is highly preferred

We’re building a diverse workforce.  

Elecnor Australia is committed to being an employer of choice. We know that our people are our best assets and believe diversity and inclusion helps us foster the creativity we look for to drive sustainable outcomes. We strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. 

This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to one of the nation’s largest energy infrastructure projects in an exciting and challenging role. Apply today! 

Please note that this is a contract role, until December 2024.

Please note: Elecnor Auastralia reserves the right to commence the shortlisting process for this role immediately and the right to remove the advertisement before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and agency submissions will not be considered for this position.