" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eProcurement Lead\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"12141\"\u003e Construction \u0026amp; Engineering \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"12142\"\u003e EPC Management \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"12143\"\u003e Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"12144\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 19/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProcurement Manager \u0026ndash; Wind (IPP)\u003c/strong\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eMelbourne | Permanent \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Our client is an established IPP in Australia. They holds a substantial operating portfolio and a growing development pipeline of wind, solar, storage and hybrid projects across the country. Several projects are moving from development into construction over the next 12\u0026ndash;24 months, so the business is adding an experienced procurement and contracting professional to its commercial team.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e This is a client side role in a lean, well backed business. You\u0026rsquo;ll have real ownership, direct access to senior leadership and the chance to shape how major projects are contracted from the earliest stage.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you\u0026rsquo;ll lead the contracting strategy and negotiation of the major agreements that take projects from development to financial close and into construction. The first 9\u0026ndash;12 months will focus heavily on BoP contracting for a wind project.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Key responsibilities:\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop procurement and contracting strategies for utility-scale projects, including the delivery model, package structure and risk allocation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead tender processes for primary and secondary packages, from market engagement and RFP through to evaluation and award\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNegotiate and close key project agreements, including BoP/EPC, turbine and equipment supply, long-term service and O\u0026amp;M, and grid connection\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare commercial inputs for investment cases, approval papers and executive and board updates\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify and advise on commercial and contractual risks across the development pipeline, working with external counsel and advisors\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet up Early Contractor Involvement arrangements and support contract management into construction and commissioning\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout you\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e5+ years\u0026rsquo; experience in procurement, contract negotiation or commercial management in renewables, ideally working for an IPP\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven experience leading negotiations on a split-scope wind or BESS project. Wind is highly regarded\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of renewable contract structures and risk allocation (EPC, BoP, TSA, LTSA/O\u0026amp;M)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExposure to financial close, including lender requirements and project insurances\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong commercial judgement, good legal literacy and confidence leading negotiations with major contractors and OEMs\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA collaborative, low-ego approach, and comfort working in a lean, fast-moving team\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e If you believe you are a good fit for the role and would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to rohan@phillipriley.com.au \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4479429\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "