Vinova are partnering with an established Australian renewable energy business that is continuing to expand its project portfolio.
As aContracts & Procurement Manager, you will support the commercial delivery of major renewable energy projects, taking responsibility for procurement activities and contract negotiations through to execution and close-out.
The preference is for someone with strong procurement capability who is equally comfortable negotiating complex contracts.
However, candidates with a strong contracts background and relevant renewable energy project experience will also be considered.
You'll work closely with EPC, engineering and project stakeholders, with external legal support available for complex contractual matters.
Duties
Manage tender processes, commercial evaluations and supplier negotiations
Negotiate and close outBESS, BoP, EPC and major supply/service contracts
Review contractual departures and negotiate commercial terms
Support the development of contracting and procurement strategies for upcoming projects
Manage contracts through negotiation, execution and commercial close-out
Work closely with EPC, engineering, project and external legal teams
Identify contractual and commercial risks throughout the procurement process




Build strong relationships with major contractors, OEMs and project suppliers
Skills & Experience
Solid experience across procurement, contracts or commercial management within renewable energy, power or major infrastructure
Experience negotiating and executing complex, high-value project contracts
Ideally previous exposure toBESS, utility-scale solar, substations or electrical infrastructure
Strong commercial negotiation and contract management capability
Comfortable operating independently and taking ownership of negotiations
Experience within an EPC, developer, contractor or major energy environment will be highly regarded
Work across a significant pipeline of Australian renewable energy projects
Exposure to large-scaleBESS, solar and electrical infrastructurecontracts
Genuine ownership across procurement and contract negotiations
Hybrid working with a minimum of2 days per week in the office
Company & Culture
This would suit someone who enjoys working across the intersection ofprocurement, contracts and project deliveryand wants genuine involvement in bringing major renewable energy projects through contracting and into construction.

📌 Procurement Contract Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Vinova
📍 Melbourne