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.
Job Description
The Opportunity
As the National Procurement Manager, a pivotal role in our organization, you'll be at the forefront of anticipating and meeting the needs of internal clients proactively.
Reporting directly to the National Commercial Manager your responsibilities go beyond mere identification - you'll actively pursue opportunities to enhance efficiency in logistics and procurement.
Armed with insights from past experiences, your role involves not just recognizing but actively shaping processes, cultivating a procurement environment that is not only streamlined but profoundly effective. With a strategic mindset and proactive approach, you'll be a driving force in optimizing our procurement operations for success.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead comprehensive market research initiatives to identify and integrate innovative and sustainable products/services into our procurement strategy.
- Implement standardised contract models to ensure clarity, compliance, and efficiency, while also fine-tuning resource utilisation for optimal productivity.
- Conduct rigorous supplier identification, evaluation, and continuous monitoring processes to ensure a robust and dependable supplier base.
- Expertly negotiate and execute framework agreements, strategically designed to streamline the procurement of consumables and control costs effectively.
- Collaborate seamlessly with internal teams to rationalise purchasing needs, fostering a cohesive and efficient procurement process across the organisation.
- Alignment and adaption of Acciona and ANZ procurement policies
- Participation on ANZ Projects Procurement staff recruiting processes
- Identifying synergies among the main procurement categories (steel and others raw materials, etc)
Required Skills and Competencies
- Proven experience in a Procurement function operating with in a matrix environment sourcing technical equipment ideally gained in a construction or engineering or industrial sector.
- Strong knowledge in the full scope of procuring and packaging technical works /materials, from development of scope and RFQ documentation, managing the tendering process, commercial review and working with the contracts team to award of contract.
- Hold a bachelor's degree or college diploma in Engineering, Business Administration, Commerce or Economics.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
What we offer
At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 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 & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Top Skills
What We Do
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.