Manager Strategic Partnerships and Sourcing

About Snowy

Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates generation assets including the Snowy Mountains Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and contracted wind and solar energy. Snowy Hydro supplies electricity and gas to about 1.5 million retail customers through its brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy.

Snowy 2.0 is Australia's largest committed renewable energy project, providing on-demand energy and large-scale storage for generations to come.

Do you have a knack for driving strategic sourcing plans and negotiating high-value contracts? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Manager Strategic Partnership & Sourcing responsible for building and managing critical supplier and partner relationships that ensure long-term reliability and cost-effectiveness of our generation fleet.

As the Manager of Strategic Partnerships & Sourcing, you will drive our multi-year sourcing strategy, negotiate and administer high-value contracts for our Generation fleet. You will mitigate supply chain risk, optimise spend, and ensure partnerships deliver sustained value, directly impacting operational uptime and financial performance. This is a permanent full-time position based in our Cooma or Sydney office.

• Leading the strategic sourcing plan for critical operational inputs, leading negotiations for multi-year contracts and long-term service agreements to ensure optimal commercial terms, risk allocation, and performance.
• Identifying and cultivating strategic external partnerships, fostering innovation and securing favourable terms to ensure supply chain continuity as Snowy delivers over $3bn of capital works in the coming decade.
• Proactively manage complex supply chain risks such as single points of failure, market volatility and serving as a key liaison to Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams, aligning sourcing strategies with long-term demands.
• Collaborating with Finance and Planning for accurate cost forecasts and budget inputs, ensuring all sourcing and contracting activities comply with internal policies and ethical guidelines. Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team of approximately 20 FTE and 100 contractors focused on supply chain, logistics, and vendor management, while managing the budget for the Production Support function.

This role can be based in Sydney or Cooma, offering some hybrid working arrangements while maintaining strong office presence. We have offices in both locations, providing opportunities for professional growth, networking, and collaboration. Relocation is available for those moving to Cooma, NSW.

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Experience in developing a high-performing team. Lead, mentor, and inspire an engaged team, creating a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Strategic thinking with understanding of end-to-end supply chain dynamics, particularly in an asset-intensive industry.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills, with a track record of delivering cost efficiencies and value.

Manager Strategic Partnerships and Sourcing

Diversity and inclusion are important to us. 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 – regardless of background – feels included and can succeed. Snowy Hydro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. If you need accommodation or assistance navigating our website or completing your application, please email recruitment@snowyhydro.com.au.

If this role sounds like you, apply now Applications close Sunday 12th October.

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