" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eGlobal Sourcing Manager\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19473\"\u003e Australia \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19474\"\u003e Victoria \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 20/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoin a leading global wind turbine manufacturer.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImpressive Pipleine of projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccepting applications from 20/10/26 - 17/10/26\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Nordex\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eNordex is one of the world\u0026rsquo;s leading wind turbine manufacturers, with a strong and growing presence across Australia and New Zealand. With a significant pipeline of wind projects across the Oceania region, Nordex continues to expand its local capability to support the successful delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMorson Edge is working exclusively with Nordex to recruit a Project Manager \u0026ndash; Operational Readiness to join its Project Management organisation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJob Purpose\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Global Sourcing Manager \u0026ndash; Australia is responsible for leading and executing sourcing activities for operational services and spare parts, with a primary focus on operational services.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Based in Melbourne and reporting to the Head of Operational Services within Global Sourcing, the role ensures the cost-effective, reliable and compliant procurement of critical services to support the regional Service organisation.\u003cbr\u003e The position acts as the key interface between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, ensuring regional sourcing activities align with global strategies developed in collaboration with HQ.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Due to the international nature of the role, some flexibility in working hours will be required to facilitate effective coordination with HQ in Germany.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourcing \u0026amp; Procurement\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead end-to-end sourcing processes (RFQs/RFPs), including preparation, supplier engagement, evaluation, negotiation and award recommendations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage procurement across key operational service categories, including:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Services:\u003c/strong\u003e Cranes and lifting services, labour for scheduled and corrective maintenance, blade inspections and repairs, and statutory inspections.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpare Parts:\u003c/strong\u003e Procurement of critical components and spare parts to support service operations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure timely, cost-effective sourcing to meet operational requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSupplier \u0026amp; Stakeholder Management\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAct as the primary point of contact for local contractors and service providers.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eServe as the main sourcing interface for the regional Service organisation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure sourcing activities are aligned with operational requirements and global procurement strategies.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollaborate with regional teams and global stakeholders to support sourcing objectives.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCommercial \u0026amp; Financial Management\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitor and manage sourcing activities against the assigned regional budget.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrack cost savings, cost avoidance and deviations against budget targets.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare and present sourcing decisions and supplier award recommendations to management for approval.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport commercially competitive procurement outcomes through effective supplier negotiations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCompliance \u0026amp; Governance\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure sourcing activities comply with company procurement policies, legal requirements and relevant safety standards.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain alignment with global sourcing frameworks and governance requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eExperience \u0026amp; Background\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMinimum 3 years\u0027 experience in sourcing or procurement, preferably within service-related categories in the wind energy industry.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong experience managing RFQs/RFPs, commercial negotiations and supplier selection processes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCranes and lifting services.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLabour sourcing for scheduled and corrective maintenance.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBlade inspection, repair or other wind turbine service activities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStatutory and compliance-related inspections.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpare parts procurement.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience working across regional or multi-country environments is highly desirable.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExposure to matrix organisations and collaboration with global teams would be advantageous.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Qualifications\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBachelor\u0027s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnowledge of international contract structures and commercial principles, particularly relating to crane and operational service contracts.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpanish or German language skills would be advantageous.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSkills \u0026amp; Competencies\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong sourcing, procurement and commercial negotiation capabilities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSolid understanding of service procurement and contractor management.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong financial and analytical skills, including budget management, cost analysis and savings tracking.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to collaborate effectively with local teams and global stakeholders.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCapable of working independently while maintaining alignment with global strategies and objectives.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProactive, organised and self-motivated, with a high degree of autonomy.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTravel Requirements\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerate travel will be required, including visits to contractor locations and attendance at coordination meetings with regional Sourcing and Service teams. \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=\"4479719\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "