Project Procurement Manager

Summary

Join Energy Vault®, a company committed to sustainable energy solutions, as a Project Procurement Manager (Senior to Principal) in APAC. This role leads procurement for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects, managing materials, equipment, services, and subcontracts from planning to site receipt. You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and resolve supplier issues, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Reporting to the VP of Procurement, you will be the single point of contact for various teams, aligning procurement activities with project timelines and requirements. The position is preferably located in Melbourne, Australia, but remote work with travel is possible. Success in this role requires strong project management, cost control, and communication skills.

Requirements

• BS in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related and MS preferred
• 10+ years of experience in large construction and/or renewable energy projects procurement, BESS preferred
• Strong project management, organization, and planning skills
• Learn / work in multiple systems such as Oracle NetSuite, Material & Document Control (Procore, InEight/Teambinder, Aconex etc.), Scheduling, Databases
• Flexibility / adaptability to changing priorities, multiple internal customers
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with internal and external customers
• Self-starter, strong influencing, communication, and facilitative skills
• Ability to bring teams together to resolve issues and achieve targets and goals
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing strategies and procurement work processes and solutions
• Sense of ownership and urgency
• A passion for carbon neutrality by 2050
• Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally, up to 20%
• Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, rapid growth environments

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement of materials, equipment, services, and negotiate subcontracts for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Projects
• Manage efficient and effective material control of BESS project equipment and services procurement and subcontracts from initial planning and tender phase, through sourcing, expediting, inspection, transport, and receipt at the Project site
• Manage supplier project performance and relationships for the assigned Projects
• Develop competitive sourcing strategies
• Actively engage suppliers
• Professionally negotiate purchase orders and subcontracts
• Resolve supplier and contractor performance issues on Projects
• Be the single point of contact between the Procurement Team, Sales, Commercial, Application Engineering and Project Execution Teams
• Support the Project Team by aligning Procurement team activities and processes with project timelines and requirements
• Support the Sales and Commercial team by aligning Procurement team activities and processes with agreed tender response timelines and requirements
• Develop Project Procurement Strategy aligned with overall Project Execution Strategy
• Establish and lead a team of procurement professionals in the future
• Compile and maintain Project Procurement Plan to plan and tracks supplier equipment and material status
• Initiate RFPs/RFQs, analyze bids, negotiate for best and final offer, prepare bid tabulations and process approval of bid tabulations before negotiating subcontracts and issuing purchase orders
• Negotiate supplier contracts with most favorable terms for Energy Vault
• Manage suppliers’ execution of their respective contracts. Ensure that purchase orders, change orders and supplier notifications and communication follow the requirements as defined in the prime (customer) contract
• Run and analyze material status reports and communicate risks and problem areas to Procurement VP and relevant Project Manager regularly
• Lead timely resolution of escalated supplier and contractor issues
• Coordinate supply chain and logistics of the equipment needed at the project site
• Maintain Commercial interface with Suppliers. Handle warranty claims, back-charges, and liquidated damages
• Track budget for Procurement scope of the Project, including the equipment/materials costs and services
• Work with a cross-functional team to lead supplier qualification status and performance during tender and Project execution phases
• Monitor global market conditions and business drivers to maximize leverage and minimize risk

Preferred Qualifications

A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• 11.5% Superannuation
• Reimbursement for approved home office equipment
• Reimbursement for home internet, including mobile phone, up to AUD $85 per month
• 20 days annual leave