About the position:
Reporting to leadership within Finance & Administration, the Procurement Manager - Strategic Projects provides dedicated, hands-on procurement support for the delivery of the Strategic Asset Plan (SAP) across a decentralised business environment.
Operating across three key business areas-Generation, Electrical Portfolio/Infrastructure, and Red Energy-this role acts as a team-oriented business partner rather than a centralised custodian.
You will refine scope, define procurement strategies, manage market engagements, and navigate complex commercial challenges to drive optimised value outcomes.
This is a fixed term 6 month contract.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Procurement Strategy & Scoping: Develop tailored, project-specific procurement strategies that identify and create value aligned to category plans, project risks, and corporate objectives.
Tactical Market Engagement & Sourcing: Prepare tender documentation (RFQs, RFPs, ITTs) and manage end-to-end sourcing processes including bid evaluation, commercial negotiations, and contract execution.
Collaborative Stakeholder Enablement: Act as a trusted commercial advisor across generation, electrical infrastructure, and retail software/operations units, embedding yourself in delivery teams to guide processes collaboratively.
Quality & Strategic Reporting: Maintain meticulous quality control and thorough documentation to produce quick, high-level Strategic Procurement Assessments under strict Finance & Administration standards.
Commercial Leadership:



Educate project teams on governance, negotiate commercial terms, and proactively address procurement challenges or process variations.
About the location:
This role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne, or Cooma
About you:
You are a mature, authentic procurement practitioner with a collaborative, influential approach and a proven track record in complex corporate environments.
You know how to operate in a decentralized setting, using influence rather than authority to drive results.
Background: Proven experience within a Top ASX 100 corporate environment (infrastructure, energy, or large-scale commercial sectors preferred).
Experience & Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 5+ years of experience in procurement, including capital project sourcing, complex negotiations, and contract execution.
Core Competencies: Excellent soft skills, high emotional intelligence, and the commercial acumen required to win stakeholder confidence across diverse business units.
Agility & Rigour: Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on detail (e.g., spreadsheet analysis), while maintaining complete accuracy and adhering to governance standards.
About our workforce:
Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people and a supportive environment to ensure that everyone feels included and can succeed.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer and invite candidate applications across Sydney, Melbourne, or Cooma.
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📌 Procurement Manager - Strategic Projects (New South Wales)
🏢 Snowy Hydro
📍 New South Wales