About Snowy:
Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the iconic Snowy Hydro-electric Scheme, gas and diesel electricity generating plants, and contracted wind and solar energy in the National Electricity Market. We also provide electricity and gas to over 1.5 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy.
Snowy 2.0, currently under construction, is Australia's largest committed renewable energy project. This nation-building project will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.
About the position:
We are looking for a driven, detail-oriented Procurement Officer to join the Snowy 2.0 team in Cooma. In this role, you’ll help secure the best value for the project, support critical in-house procurement programs, and provide hands-on governance and oversight for our contractors.
Key Responsibilities:
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Drive In-House Procurement: Support end-to-end procurement activities in line with established policies—from managing tender packs and evaluation tools to tracking strict deadlines.
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Contract Execution & Negotiations: Help shape and negotiate contracts and variations with key stakeholders and suppliers, keeping the project timeline on track.
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Contractor Governance: Oversee, support, and review contractor procurement processes at strategy, tender, and final recommendation stages.
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Manage Vendor Relationships: Review and support the development of our vendors l to ensure alignment with upcoming project requirements.
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Process Improvement: Collaborate on procurement transformation initiatives and help continuously improve our systems, reporting tools, and record-keeping protocols.
About the location:
This role is located at our Project Head Office in Cooma, NSW working a standard Monday to Friday work week.
About you:
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Experience: Previous experience in procurement or contract management (experience in capital procurement and subcontracts/supply orders is a big plus).
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Education: A Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not essential.
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Commercial Acumen: Knowledge of procurement and supply chain value drivers, combined with strong analytical skills.
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People Skills: Above average stakeholder management and communication skills. You’ll be collaborating up, down, and across various work streams and cross-functional teams.
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The Right Mindset: You are a self-starter who thrives in a multi-tasking environment , brings a high level of attention to detail, and shares our unwavering commitment to workplace safety and team values.
About our workforce:
Diversity and inclusion is important to us: Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people and a supportive environment to ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can succeed. At Snowy Hydro, we recognise that we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each individual brings, and we believe in providing an environment that allows that uniqueness to thrive.
Snowy Hydro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for a role with Snowy Hydro and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to the Snowy Hydro recruitment team at recruitment@snowyhydro.com.au