Vestas is seeking an experienced Lead Purchasing Manager to join our highly skilled Construction Procurement team in Melbourne. This role will oversee the procurement of large‑scale infrastructure needs for building windfarms, including preparing a long‑term strategy as well as developing partnerships with contractors locally in Australia. You will bring energy, ownership and commercial sharpness to an already high‑performing team, operating at the forefront of the renewable energy transition.

The Construction & Transport Procurement team is responsible for the strategic sourcing of all industrial service providers supporting the transportation, lifting and installation of wind power plants.

This role spans the full project lifecycle—from early sales/tender engagement through to execution—and requires close collaboration across Sales, Construction, Legal, Contracts Management, and other technical packages (civil, electrical, transport) to ensure fully aligned and competitive project submissions.

You will play an instrumental role in:

- Developing commercially optimised and technically robust tender submissions
- Leading procurement of critical civil and electrical balance of plant packages for building wind farms, supporting the delivery of renewable energy infrastructure on a large scale.

You won’t just be procuring services—you will be enabling the construction of critical renewable energy infrastructure, working at the forefront of Australia’s energy transition. This is a role suited to someone who thrives on ownership, collaboration, and making a tangible impact.

Responsibilities

- Lead procurement of civil and electrical balance of plant scopes across multiple projects, from tender phase through to contract award.




- Partner closely with Sales teams during tenders to shape competitive and executable project solutions.
- Liaise with Civil, Electrical, and Transport teams to ensure alignment across all work packages and interfaces.
- Develop and manage project budgets, cost models, and commercial evaluations.
- Evaluate supplier submissions across commercial, technical, and legal dimensions.
- Lead commercial negotiations and contract closure, working closely with Legal and Contracts Management teams.
- Build strong, long‑term supplier relationships to ensure capacity, capability, and competitiveness.
- Drive risk identification and mitigation strategies, particularly for large‑scale installation activities.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for the civil and electrical balance of plant in ANZ.
- Ensure delivery against key metrics: safety, quality, cost, and schedule.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Law, Finance, or related field
- 10+ years’ experience in procurement, commercial management, or project management, ideally within construction, infrastructure, or energy
- Experience with large‑scale infrastructure projects and managing contracts in excess of 100 million dollars
- Demonstrated experience working across tendering and project delivery environments

Key Competencies





- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess complex offers across technical, commercial, and legal aspects
- Proficiency in SAP Ariba, Excel, and cost modelling/budgeting tools
- Experience working cross‑functionally with engineering, construction, legal, and contract management teams
- Confident and capable negotiator, with experience in major infrastructure contracts
- Strong project management mindset, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- High level of initiative, drive, and accountability – a true go‑getter mentality
- Enthusiasm for contributing to the renewable energy transition

What We Offer

- The opportunity to play a key role in delivering large‑scale renewable energy projects
- A agile, collaborative and fast‑paced work environment
- A strong safety culture and values‑driven organisation
- Career development within a global leader in wind energy
- The chance to work on projects that have a direct and lasting impact on the energy transition

Our Benefits

- Join the World’s Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
- Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
- A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
- Flexible workplace arrangements
- 18 weeks Paid Parental Leave
- 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
- Employee Assistance Program

Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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📌 Senior Procurement Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Vestas
📍 Melbourne