Procurement & Contracts Manager (12 months Contract - multiple opportunities)

ElectraNet Pty Limited is seeking a Procurement & Contracts Manager for a 12-month contract in Adelaide, SA. The role involves managing contracts and providing strategic advice within the Delivery division. Candidates should have 5-8 years of procurement experience, preferably in energy or construction. The company offers flexible work arrangements, including regular work from home, and emphasizes a supportive and inclusive culture.
About ElectraNet

ElectraNet builds, owns, operates and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network which delivers the energy South Australians rely on to power our homes, businesses and communities. Our employees describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed.

Employee Benefits

At ElectraNet, we believe people are our greatest asset, and we're committed to empowering our people and recognising their contribution with a competitive remuneration package plus:
• 15 days personal/carers leave per year.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave.
• Flexibility to utilise public holiday leave entitlements for other cultural celebrations.
• Flexible work arrangements including regular work from home.
• Support for professional certification and memberships.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for experienced procurement professionals to join our team as Procurement and Contracts Manager within the Delivery division. In this role you will be responsible for the end-to-end contract management that includes subcontractor contracts, transmission connection agreements and plant procurement contracts, requiring the development and delivery of commercial/procurement artefacts principally for ElectraNet’s regulated and contestable works portfolios.

You will also provide strategic advice to internal stakeholders, establish end-to-end supply arrangements, manage commercial contract administration requirements and maintain corporate procurement policies, strategies and practices that deliver value for money.

About You

Here's what we're looking for in our next team member:
• Experienced procurement professionals with 5 to 8 years of robust procurement and contracts management experience within a CAPEX portfolio.
• Relevant industry experience within energy, utilities, construction and infrastructure will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity in operating within a complex procurement and commercial contracting and/or construction environment, applying advance and innovate commercial, contract management and procurement practices.
• Possess understanding of project management methodologies and in dealing with the relevant stakeholders, both internally and externally on various projects.
• Extensive analytical, research skills, investigation and report writing skills.
• Demonstrated positive, flexible, and adaptable attitude with a willingness to take on a wide range of diverse tasks and adjust to competing and shifting priorities in a changing environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Possess positive attributes to be able to adapt and work together with the team in a harmonious work culture and environment.
• Detailed knowledge of negotiation and resolution of contract issues.
• Understanding of relevant legislated rules and codes governing the business and industry such as AEMC, NER, SA Electricity Transmission Code, ESCOSA Wind Farm Licensing Requirements etc, would be highly desirable.
• Tertiary qualifications in any relevant discipline are essential and being Member Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS) qualified is desirable.

How To Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online via our careers page or click the ‘Apply’ button on this advert. Submissions will close on 8 June 2025 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a telephone screening and discussion.

For a copy of the Position Description, please click here.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo background checks. These checks may include global criminal history checks, reference checks, and validation of qualifications, employment history, Australian work rights, and any additional checks depending on the role.

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