Be part of a rapidly growing renewable energy company and play a key role supporting projects and operations. We are seeking an experienced Procurement and Contracts Specialist to deliver disciplined sourcing, strong contract governance and value-for-money outcomes. If you enjoy working across teams and contributing to the energy transition, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
As the Procurement and Contracts Specialist, you will report directly to the Senior Procurement and Contracts Manager, providing essential support to projects and operations through disciplined, value-driven procurement and robust contract management. With the flexibility to be based in Brisbane, Sydney or Townsville, you will partner closely with project, commercial and operations teams to deliver compliant sourcing outcomes, manage supplier performance, and mitigate commercial and operational risk while aligning with organisational values and strategic objectives.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Support the development and delivery of procurement strategies across projects and operations.
- Deliver end-to-end procurement activities, including EOI, RFP/RFT, evaluation, negotiation and award.
- Manage tender communications, clarifications, probity and governance requirements.
- Negotiate contracts and support mobilisation in collaboration with Project and Commercial teams.
- Lead post-award contract management, including milestones, variations, KPIs, renewals and close-out.
- Proactively identify and mitigate commercial, financial and supply chain risks.
- Manage supplier and contractor performance, including corrective actions where required.
- Oversee purchasing, delivery and inventory interfaces to ensure alignment between procurement, operations and asset management requirements.
- Provide procurement and contract management guidance to operational teams.
About You
With 8–10 years’ experience across procurement and contract management in infrastructure, industrial or renewable energy environments, you bring strong commercial judgement and end-to-end sourcing capability. Highly organised and detail-focused, you manage multiple contracts and priorities while maintaining governance, probity and risk discipline. You are confident engaging stakeholders at all levels and work autonomously in a lean, project-based environment.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- A degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain or a related discipline (postgraduate desirable).
- Strong knowledge of procurement frameworks, contract law, governance and compliance requirements.
- Proven experience in tendering, evaluation, negotiation, award and contract administration.
- Experience using ERP and procurement systems (SAP or similar) and MS Office.
- A collaborative, proactive approach with strong stakeholder and supplier management skills.
About the Package
This is a key role with a supportive and friendly team who are dedicated and focused on achieving growth and providing high quality service and deliverables. Benefits we offer include:
- Competitive salary
- Genuine flexible/hybrid work arrangements
- Salary Packaging options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Financial wellbeing awareness, including discounted banking rates
- Professional development programs including study assistance and online learning
Who we are
Ark Energy is a leading Australian renewable energy company specialising in wind, solar, battery storage and hydrogen. Established in January 2021 as a subsidiary of Korea Zinc, our mandate is to decarbonise the energy supply of the Korea Zinc group, while making a significant contribution to environmental sustainability and supporting the communities we work with.
We own a growing portfolio of wind, solar and battery projects in Queensland, New South Wales and Tasmania. We are also at the forefront of developing Australia’s green hydrogen energy industry with a number of projects underway in northern Queensland. As a proud signatory to the Australian Clean Energy Council’s Best Practice Charter for Renewable Energy Projects, we are committed to promoting respectful engagement with communities, being sensitive to environmental and cultural values, and making a positive contribution to the regions we operate in.
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Ark Energy is an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work, providing a work environment in which everyone can bring their best self to work. While we encourage people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences to apply, you must have the legal right to live and work in Australia.
No Agency applications will be accepted.
