Description About 5B 5B is an Australian clean technology company on a mission to accelerate the world's transition to renewable energy.
Our name reflects the 5 billion years of sunshine our planet still has and our drive to unlock it in the simplest and most powerful way possible.
We're transforming the way solar farms are built through the 5B Maverick, a prefabricated solar solution designed from first principles to deliver faster deployment, greater efficiency, and lower costs.
Structurally efficient, aerodynamic, and installed at lightning speed, Maverick is redefining large-scale solar construction around the world.
To accelerate our innovation, 5B was recently awarded AUD $46 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), supporting a major R D and product development program to further scale our technology globally.
Learn more about us: Home | 5B – Solar Reinvented The Opportunity We are seeking a highly capable Procurement Specialist to join our growing Supply Chain team, based at our Mascot office.
Reporting to the Head of Procurement, this role plays a critical part in supporting strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier management, and procurement operations across a dynamic, fast-scaling global business.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting and enjoys working cross-functionally to deliver impactful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities: Ability to work cross functionally in developing sourcing requirements and strategic targets.
Conducting research to identify and furnish partnerships and develop existing and potential supplier relationships.
Keep abreast of upcoming projects, roadmaps, management reports, contracts and technology changes.




Analyse market and enterprise data to provide reports/recommendations to management.
Run and develop RFx processes in line with agreed strategy.
Support supplier screening, selection, assessment and qualification Establish supplier performance metric targets and conduct supplier reviews Business compliance including record keeping, approvals, spend within budget and conducting business in line with company policies and procedures.
Develop procurement processes and procedures with a continuous improvement mindset Assist in procurement based reporting and analytics Deliver on KPI's and business metrics About You Qualifications Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field Professional certification (e.g. CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, CSCM) highly regarded Experience Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain roles Experience working with international supply chains Exposure to technical or engineering-based materials, drawings, and documentation preferred Experience within the solar or renewable energy sector is advantageous Experience with commodities markets would be beneficial.
Proven ability to lead commercial negotiations and supplier discussions Skills Attributes High emotional intelligence with a resilient and adaptable mindset Comfortable operating in a fast-growing, evolving business environment Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills Team-oriented team player with a proactive, "can-do" attitude Why 5B?
At 5B, you will work on globally impactful technology with a team that values first principles thinking, speed, and practical innovation.
We offer flexible working, progressive leave and parental policies, and benefits that support life beyond work, all in a mission-driven, high-growth environment.

📌 Procurement Specialist (New South Wales)
🏢 5B Australia
📍 New South Wales