Manager, Procurement and Contracts
3 days ago
Position Description
**Department **Markets
**Position Title **Manager, Procurement and Contracts
**Reports to **Director, Procurement and Contracts
Job Summary
The Manager, Procurement and Contracts is responsible for Windlab’s procurement and contract formation
activities for the engagement of construction contractors, consultants, and suppliers for Windlab’s development
and construction projects. The Manager, Procurement and Contracts collaborates with a diverse team of experts
and advisors including project management, development management, wind engineering, grid connection,
finance, approvals, and the environment. Windlab’s procurement team is strategically focused on the best
competitive outcomes for Windlab’s development projects.
The position will be based in Windlab’s offices in either Brisbane, Sydney, or head office in Canberra. The role
may require occasional travel across Australia and internationally, including to project locations.
Essential
**Responsibilities**:
**Tendering - **Be responsible for the procurement of construction and project development related contracts,
preparation of contracts, programming, tender evaluation and preparing recommendations to management for
approval.
**Contract Negotiation - **Undertake sophisticated contract negotiations with construction contractors, suppliers,
and consultants for Windlab’s projects under development. The Manager, Procurement and Contracts will
source assistance from Windlab staff and legal advisers as part of the negotiation process to acquire an efficient
commercial outcome for Windlab.
**Contract Finalisation** - Perform the finalisation of contracts in accordance with the commercial positions
negotiated and agreed with counterparties. The Manager, Procurement and Contracts will collaborate with
internal and external partners to ensure that all annexures to the contract are relevant and reflect the
commercial agreement between the parties.
**Contractor, Supplier and Consultant Management - **Undertake the initial management of contractors, suppliers
and consultants post contract award prior to handover to the relevant Project Manager/Package Manager.
**Risk Management -** The Manager, Procurement and Contracts will assist in the identification and treatment of
commercial and procurement risks through the precontract phase of a project
**Contracting Innovations - **Undertake research into innovative contracting solutions that improve commercial
outcomes for Windlab’s projects. Liaise with the wider Windlab business to incorporate lessons learned into
future projects contracting arrangement.
**Continuous Improvement -** Support the improvement and development of commercial and procurement
processes in the business.
**Contract Knowledge - **Maintain and develop a knowledge of the standard forms of contracts including recent
industry developments. Knowledge of the Australian wind farm construction market, supply chain and forms of
contract.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
**Safety -** Be a safety leader by working to Windlab’s safety management system and encouraging your co
- workers to do the same.
**Schedule Discipline - **Ability to maintain schedule for a tender through supplier engagement, relationship
management and knowledge of achievable tender timeframes.
**Reputation -** Promote and develop Windlab’s reputation as a leader in the field of wind energy analysis,
community engagement, development, construction and operations.
**Innovation - **Contribute to innovation and improvement of the wider Windlab group.
Personal Specification
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
- Mature professional experience, ideally with at least 5 years relevant work experience
- Experience handling tender processes
- Track record of negotiating and finalising high value multi-disciplinary contracts
- An understanding of safety standards and practices.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
- Experience in project management, contract management, procurement or project engineering
- Experience in the wind farm and renewable energy industry
- Engineering experience in a relevant renewable energy field
- Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience interpreting, crafting and amending construction programmes with Microsoft Project or
Primavera P6
- Project management training including PMBOK or Agile
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to present and communicate sophisticated analytical data
- Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
- A commercial competence and ability to understand the business impact of procurement decisions
- Able to establish relationships and influence colleagues and external partners
- Able to work with a diverse team and multiple remote counterparties
- Ability to work independently and flexibly
- Pro-active, reliable, and positive demeanour
- Able to travel domestically and internationally
- Australian driving license
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