Project Procurement Manager - Australia Onshore Wind & PV & BESS (m/f/d)

RWE Renewables Australia Pty Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
 

As Project Procurement Manager for RWE’s growing Onshore Wind, PV and BESS pipeline in Australia you will be responsible to lead all Procurement activities from the Early Development stage of a project to the Financial Investment Decision throughout the Construction Phase until Take over. You develop and implement Project Procurement strategies for specific projects as well as for a project pipeline and take full responsibility for main CAPEX, EPC and/ or BoP contracts during the development and construction phase and optimize our supply chain main measures throughout the entire project life cycle both from project and project portfolio perspective.In your capacity as Senior Procurement Manager – Australia you functionally report to the Director of Procurement Europe & Australia based in Europe and functionally to the CFO Australia.

Your future role:

• Strategic Procurement: Develop, implement and manage procurement strategies for main CAPEX and/or BoP contracts.
• Tender Management & Strategy Implementation Develop, drive, optimized and standardized tendering process for the project development, construction contracts and framework agreements
• Supplier & Stakeholder Management:
  • Develop and implement an active supplier relationship management with the suppliers for PV, BESS & Onshore Wind and Balance of Plant contracts.
  • Develop and implement an active stakeholder management with colleagues from the development, construction and service department.
• Supplier & Subcontractor Assessment: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of suppliers, subcontractors, and consultants, including audits and complaints management, to ensure quality, compliance, and reliability.
• Contract Mastery: Negotiate and manage multiple contract packages under tight timelines, mitigating commercial and contractual risks and ensuring robust cost controls throughout project lifecycles.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and assess new, alternative, and innovative vendors, driving improvement in both project-specific and portfolio-wide procurement activities.
• Analytical Excellence: Provide accurate cost estimation for new renewable assets and grid interconnection works, preparing comprehensive decision templates and analysis for senior management (including risk mitigation and cost-benefit analysis).

Your profile: 

• Industry Experience: Minimum 3 years in Australian renewables; 7+ years in procurement management and complex tenders (BOP, BESS, PV, Wind, power plant, industry, or infrastructure projects).
• Relationship Builder: Proven ability to quickly establish rapport with suppliers and cross-functional teams, maintaining strong partnerships internally and externally.
• Risk Management: Deep expertise in identifying, assessing, mitigating and preventing commercial and contractual risks across large-scale projects.
• Negotiation Skills: Track record in leading negotiations for diverse contract packages with multidisciplinary & cross functional teams under tight timelines
• Education: Degree in engineering or business (additional legal qualifications highly regarded).
• Cultural Awareness: Experience operating in multicultural environments; German language skills a plus.
• Mindset: Demonstrates a proactive, resilient, and team spirit approach.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills.
• Travel: Willingness to travel as required

Why RWE:

• Be a key player in Australia’s renewable energy growth story
• Work with supportive, multidisciplinary teams committed to innovation and excellence
• Shape the future of clean energy procurement in a challenging and rewarding environment

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Apply now with just a few clicks: ad code 91681, application deadline 10/02/2026.
Any questions? Please reach out to Vanessa Binsch at [email protected]

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We look forward to receiving your application!

As one of the world’s leading companies in the renewable energy space in Europe and Australia, RWE Renewables Europe & Australia is proud to be paving the way for a greener future. We’ve got over 1,400 employees, all developing and promoting renewable energies across 12 countries. They specialise in the construction of onshore wind turbines, solar plants, and battery storage systems. And they all share the desire to redefine how millions access energy.

We’re well set to hit our 50 GW by 2030 target, and go climate neutral by 2040. That’s thanks to our community of experts currently building Europe and Australia’s largest onshore wind farms – as well as a pipeline of exciting projects across solar and PV. And the focus isn’t just on harnessing clean energy – but also the new technologies that can push our GW ever higher.

Now, we’re looking for more people with the skills and ambition to drive the energy transition. Join RWE Renewables Europe & Australia.
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