Job Description
About the position:
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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.
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Operating across three key business areas-Generation, Electrical
Portfolio/Infrastructure,
and Red Energy-this role acts as a collaborative 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.
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This is a fixed term 6 month contract.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Project Procurement Strategy & Scoping: Develop tailored, project-specific procurement strategies that identify and create value aligned to category plans, project risks, and corporate objectives.
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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.
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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.
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Quality & Strategic Reporting: Maintain meticulous quality control and thorough documentation to produce quick, high-level Strategic Procurement Assessments under strict Finance & Administration standards.
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Commercial Leadership:



Educate project teams on governance, negotiate commercial terms, and proactively address procurement challenges or process variations.
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About the location:
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This role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne, or Cooma
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About you:
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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.
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Background: Proven experience within a Top ASX 100 corporate environment (infrastructure, energy, or large-scale commercial sectors preferred).
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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.
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Core Competencies: Excellent soft skills, high emotional intelligence, and the commercial acumen required to win stakeholder confidence across diverse business units.
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Agility & Rigour: Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on detail (e.g., spreadsheet analysis), while maintaining complete accuracy and adhering to governance standards.
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About our workforce:
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Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people and a supportive setting to ensure that everyone feels included and can succeed. We are an Equal Prospect employer and invite candidate applications across Sydney, Melbourne, or Cooma.
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📌 Procurement Manager - Strategic Projects (Cooma)
🏢 Snowy Hydro
📍 Cooma