<p><b>ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p>An 80-year group, COBRA promotes its own efficient business model, the result of the combination of decentralization, geographical diversification and technical specialization of more than 20,000 professionals in more than 43 countries. In this way, it offers a wide range of services throughout the value chain of projects, adapted to each sector and to the scope of the contract required by our clients, both public and private.<br><br>Cobra is divided into four main sectors of activity, Networks, Specialised installations, integrated projects and concession assets.<br><br>ACEREZ, a partnership of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy, has been appointed preferred network operator by EnergyCo to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission line network. The ACCIONA COBRA Joint Venture (ACJV) is the design and construction contractor for ACEREZ.<br><br>The Central-West Orana Transmission Project will provide new high-capacity transmission lines, energy hubs and supporting infrastructure to transfer power generated by solar and wind projects to electricity consumers. The new infrastructure is expected to be operational by 2028 and will initially unlock up to 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity.<br><br><b>Location</b><br>The successful candidate will be required to attend the office Full Time Monday to Friday in the Sydney CBD.<br><br><b>About the Role</b></p><p>Our Central-West Orana project is currently seeking a dedicated <b>Procurement Lead</b> to share their expertise within the Procurement team. Responsible for the timely supply of materials and services for the ACJV and establishment, placement and management of appropriate contract arrangements with suppliers, to deliver the cost, schedule, quality and safety requirements of the business, through effective relationship and performance management, maximize value and minimize risk.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Collaborate closely with Procurement and Project Managers/Coordinators to develop the project's Procurement Plan and Execution Strategy, with a particular focus on strategic planning for critical packages and long lead items</li><li>Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with suppliers and subcontractors, utilizing a Value for Money approach to procurement</li><li>Responsible for the Procurement deliverables, defined in the Project Sustainability Plan to meet certain client targets and KPI’s of utilising local suppliers and other engagements</li><li>Manage the tender process, including the preparation and issuance of comprehensive tender documentation (invitation letters, scopes of work, drawings, specifications), ensuring clarity and completeness</li><li>Track and oversee the tender process, ensuring transparency, fairness, and adherence to organizational standards throughout all stages</li><li>Develop award proposals for presentation to the leadership team, including comprehensive commercial analyses and recommendations</li><li>Collaborate regularly with the Delivery Team to forecast procurement needs and schedules, ensuring timely procurement of materials and services</li><li>Overview the setup and management of on-site stores, ensuring efficient inventory control and compliance with procurement procedures</li><li>Liaise with the Cost Control Manager to maintain the ACEREZ asset register, ensuring accurate tracking of assets</li><li>Assist in compiling data for monthly procurement and project reporting, ensuring accurate and timely information dissemination.</li><li>Identify procurement-related risks and develop mitigation strategies, staying informed of changes in procurement best practices</li><li>Manages a small team responsible for sourcing &amp; expediting materials, suppliers, services and subcontractors</li><li>Lead post-award meetings and negotiate terms with subcontractors and suppliers</li><li>Responsible for supplier / subcontractor pre commencement / clarification interviews</li><li>Responsible for release of supplier / subcontractor tender packages including tender price analysis</li><li>Ensure that suppliers and contractors meet the project requirements with approved quality, safety and environmental management systems</li><li>Closely monitor the progress of the program and key dates</li><li>Provides weekly and monthly reports on Procurement activities and actions plans for short term and long term</li><li>Risk analysis on procurement activities and prepare resources and action plans</li><li>Develop and maintain supplier lists by identifying and prequalifying potential suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring a diverse and reliable supplier base</li></ul><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><ul><li>A relevant tertiary qualification is strongly preferred, though not essential</li><li>Proven experience in a similar Project Procurement Management role, preferably within the context of Electrical Major Infrastructure or Construction Projects</li><li>Demonstrated ability to effectively manage large procurement packages from conception through to implementation</li><li>Experience working on PPP - Electrical (Transmission line/Substation) projects</li><li>Sound knowledge of civil construction materials and services</li><li>Ability to work to deadlines and targets and can prioritise tasks under pressure</li><li>White card – previous site experience</li><li>Evidence of strategic thinking and the ability to align procurement activities with overarching business objectives</li><li>Strong commercial acumen, negotiation prowess, and exceptional interpersonal skills</li></ul><p></p><p><b>We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you believe you bring the capabilities to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you. We look forward to continuing to build our supportive workplace together.</b></p><p></p><p><b>Please note: This position is being delivered as part of a joint venture between two organisations. As such, your employment may be with either of the parent companies, and this will be confirmed during the recruitment process.</b></p><p></p><p><b>For more information on how your personal data is managed, please refer to the privacy statements of each parent company:</b></p><p></p><p><b>Grupo Cobra:</b> <a href="https://www.grupocobra.com/en/privacy-policy/"><b>https://www.grupocobra.com/en/privacy-policy/</b></a></p><p></p><p><b>Acciona: </b><a href="https://www.acciona.com/privacy-policy"><b>Privacy Policy | ACCIONA | Business as unusual</b></a></p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia &amp; New Zealand.</p><p></p><p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Leaders in developing regenerative infrastructure to design a better planet. Our offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. We develop our business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which we operate. We execute our sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a road map containing all the initiatives of the Company in this field. Our aim is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing quality criteria and innovation processes to all projects in order to optimize the efficient use of resources and respect the environment. We have been a carbon neutral company since 2016, but we go further and want to create a positive impact, with people and the planet at the center.</p>

Procurement Lead

<p><b>ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p>An 80-year group, COBRA promotes its own efficient business model, the result of the combination of decentralization, geographical diversification and technical specialization of more than 20,000 professionals in more than 43 countries. In this way, it offers a wide range of services throughout the value chain of projects, adapted to each sector and to the scope of the contract required by our clients, both public and private.<br><br>Cobra is divided into four main sectors of activity, Networks, Specialised installations, integrated projects and concession assets.<br><br>ACEREZ, a partnership of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy, has been appointed preferred network operator by EnergyCo to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission line network. The ACCIONA COBRA Joint Venture (ACJV) is the design and construction contractor for ACEREZ.<br><br>The Central-West Orana Transmission Project will provide new high-capacity transmission lines, energy hubs and supporting infrastructure to transfer power generated by solar and wind projects to electricity consumers. The new infrastructure is expected to be operational by 2028 and will initially unlock up to 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity.<br><br><b>Location</b><br>The successful candidate will be required to attend the office Full Time Monday to Friday in the Sydney CBD.<br><br><b>About the Role</b></p><p>Our Central-West Orana project is currently seeking a dedicated&nbsp;<b>Procurement Lead</b>&nbsp;to share their expertise within the Procurement team. Responsible for the timely supply of materials and services for the ACJV and establishment, placement and management of appropriate contract arrangements with suppliers, to deliver the cost, schedule, quality and safety requirements of the business, through effective relationship and performance management, maximize value and minimize risk.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Collaborate closely with Procurement and Project Managers/Coordinators to develop the project's Procurement Plan and Execution Strategy, with a particular focus on strategic planning for critical packages and long lead items</li><li>Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with suppliers and subcontractors, utilizing a Value for Money approach to procurement</li><li>Responsible for the Procurement deliverables, defined in the Project Sustainability Plan to meet certain client targets and KPI’s of utilising local suppliers and other engagements</li><li>Manage the tender process, including the preparation and issuance of comprehensive tender documentation (invitation letters, scopes of work, drawings, specifications), ensuring clarity and completeness</li><li>Track and oversee the tender process, ensuring transparency, fairness, and adherence to organizational standards throughout all stages</li><li>Develop award proposals&nbsp;for presentation to the leadership team, including comprehensive commercial analyses and recommendations</li><li>Collaborate regularly with the Delivery Team&nbsp;to forecast procurement needs and schedules, ensuring timely procurement of materials and services</li><li>Overview the setup and management of on-site stores, ensuring efficient inventory control and compliance with procurement procedures</li><li>Liaise with the Cost Control Manager&nbsp;to maintain the ACEREZ asset register, ensuring accurate tracking of assets</li><li>Assist in compiling data for monthly procurement and project reporting, ensuring accurate and timely information dissemination.</li><li>Identify procurement-related risks&nbsp;and develop mitigation strategies, staying informed of changes in procurement best practices</li><li>Manages a small team responsible for sourcing &amp; expediting materials, suppliers, services and subcontractors</li><li>Lead post-award meetings and negotiate terms with subcontractors and suppliers</li><li>Responsible for supplier / subcontractor pre commencement / clarification interviews</li><li>Responsible for release of supplier / subcontractor tender packages including tender price analysis</li><li>Ensure that suppliers and contractors meet the project requirements with approved quality, safety and environmental management systems</li><li>Closely monitor the progress of the program and key dates</li><li>Provides weekly and monthly reports on Procurement activities and actions plans for short term and long term</li><li>Risk analysis on procurement activities and prepare resources and action plans</li><li>Develop and maintain supplier lists&nbsp;by identifying and prequalifying potential suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring a diverse and reliable supplier base</li></ul><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><ul><li>A relevant tertiary qualification is strongly preferred, though not essential</li><li>Proven experience in a similar Project Procurement Management role, preferably within the context of Electrical Major Infrastructure or Construction Projects</li><li>Demonstrated ability to effectively manage large procurement packages from conception through to implementation</li><li>Experience working on PPP - Electrical (Transmission line/Substation) projects</li><li>Sound knowledge of civil construction materials and services</li><li>Ability to work to deadlines and targets and can prioritise tasks under pressure</li><li>White card – previous site experience</li><li>Evidence of strategic thinking and the ability to align procurement activities with overarching business objectives</li><li>Strong commercial acumen, negotiation prowess, and exceptional interpersonal skills</li></ul><p></p><p><b>We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you believe you bring the capabilities to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you. We look forward to continuing to build our supportive workplace together.</b></p><p></p><p><b>Please note:&nbsp;This position is being delivered as part of a joint venture between two organisations. As such, your employment may be with either of the parent companies, and this will be confirmed during the recruitment process.</b></p><p></p><p><b>For more information on how your personal data is managed, please refer to the privacy statements of each parent company:</b></p><p></p><p><b>Grupo Cobra:</b> <a href="https://www.grupocobra.com/en/privacy-policy/"><b>https://www.grupocobra.com/en/privacy-policy/</b></a></p><p></p><p><b>Acciona: </b><a href="https://www.acciona.com/privacy-policy"><b>Privacy Policy | ACCIONA | Business as unusual</b></a></p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia &amp; New Zealand.</p><p></p><p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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