Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics) About Us Enel Green Power entered the Australian market in 2017 as Enel Green Power Australia (EGPA), with the construction of one of Australia's largest solar plants, Bungala Solar Farm located in South Australia. Our Australian operations now include three solar plants with a consolidated capacity of around 310 megawatts (MW) and 75MW wind farm and 90MW solar farm under construction.
Today, Enel Green Power Australia is a 50/50 joint venture between energy giants, Enel Group and INPEX. The company is targeting a significant increase to its installed capacity across wind, solar, storage and hybrid projects which is expected to accelerate EGPA's growth in the local market and continue its commitment to driving Australia's energy transition and achieving the country's net zero target.
Role Overview The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the supply of products & services essential for the company's operations. Reporting to the Head of Procurement (Australia), this position will lead & assist on a variety of long-term & medium-to-high value complex contracts related to the development, execution, construction & operation of power generation assets for various renewable technologies. This position will ensure all goods & services are procured to provide maximum value in terms of quality, price & schedule, whilst minimizing risks.
Key Responsibilities: Carry out procurement (Direct and Indirect) for all purchase services & sourcing commodity lead for business functions.Collaborate with Requesting Units to understand the requirements & implement best procurement & contracting strategies.Negotiate best price points via market intelligence & competitor analysis with the objective of meeting customer expectations on quality & timelines within stipulated budgets.Execute applicable/approved sourcing strategies & drive supplier negotiations to meet quality, fulfilment & productivity requirements of the business, including identification of suitable/appropriate suppliers & articulation of service requirements.Experience in contracts structure, contract negotiations & Audit Closure of related commodities.Perform risk management regarding supply contracts & agreements.Supplier Management & on-time payments to vendors for maintaining service continuity.Develop successful working partnerships with Finance & other business units to understand their procurement needs.Execute Procurement Annual Plans.Selection Criteria: At least 3 years working in a similar role (engineering and/or power generation operation and maintenance).Relevant qualifications in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.Successful experience in leading activities in different business cycles and dynamics.Working experience with integrations and working in a multi-culture environment.Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.Experienced and confident negotiator and communicator at all organization levels and with suppliers.Good judgment in resolving issues; proactively seek solutions to upcoming issues and offer insights and ideas.Ability to interact with major EPC companies, contractors & suppliers in Australia.Strong communication and group process skills, ability to build confidence with local business managers in their ability to understand their needs and execute value-added Procurement Management activities.Good level of proficiency with the most common digital productivity tools (e.g. Microsoft Office package), a previous knowledge of SAP and similar software used within the procurement/supply chain will be a plus.Benefits: Flexible working hours – we provide flexible arrangements that will suit you, including a mixture of time working in our office and from home, compressed work week with half day workday on Fridays. Because you are working from home, we also provide $50 internet reimbursements each month.Health and wellbeing initiatives – including $100 wellness rebate each month, annual flu vaccinations and health checks, and a day off for your birthday each year. If you're in the office, we have $35 lunch credits that you can use each week.Learning and development opportunities – both on the job and via formal training including technical, role specific and leadership development programs.Employee Assistance Program – confidential and independent counselling and advice service for either a personal or work-related problem if you or a member of your immediate family needs help or advice.Diversity & Inclusion Equal opportunity and inclusion are the pillars of our work. Throughout Enel Green Power, and in our head office in Sydney, many different languages, cultures, and stories coexist. Different ages, genders, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and skills complement each other and add value across our business.We appreciate and value each person's uniqueness. We encourage diversity of thought and the expression of ideas and opinions. We also make a commitment to foster equality of opportunity as part of creating a rewarding workplace for you. No kind of discrimination will be tolerated. All candidates and colleagues always receive the same treatment, based on their professional skills and abilities.#J-18808-Ljbffr