Procurement Specialist

Procurement • Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Manage end-to-end procurement packages: sourcing strategy, market engagement, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, award,
  • Lead EOI/RFP/RFT processes including tender documentation, evaluations and award recommendations.
  • Understand procurement governance, commercial risk management and contracting principles.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Professional

Pay Rate

$150,000 AUD – $168,000 AUD (Annum)

Description

We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Procurement Specialist to support the delivery of major renewable energy projects and corporate initiatives. Based in Brisbane this role will play a key part in developing sourcing strategies, managing procurement processes and delivering commercial outcomes that support Ark Energy’s growing project portfolio.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Procurement and Contracts Specialist, the Procurement Specialist will manage end-to-end procurement activities across Ark Energy’s project and corporate portfolio. Working closely with project, engineering, finance, legal and operational stakeholders, you will lead sourcing activities from market engagement through to contract award and handover, ensuring commercially sound and fit-for-purpose outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Manage procurement packages from sourcing strategy and market engagement through tendering, evaluation, negotiation and contract award.
  • Develop sourcing strategies that consider project requirements, supplier capability, commercial models, risk and delivery timeframes.
  • Lead EOI, RFP and RFT processes, including tender documentation, evaluations and award recommendations.
  • Conduct commercial analysis, benchmarking and pricing assessments to support procurement decisions.
  • Negotiate commercial terms and conditions with suppliers and contractors.
  • Identify and manage procurement risks, supplier constraints and market challenges.
  • Maintain procurement schedules aligned with project delivery requirements.
  • Support supplier management activities and contribute to improved procurement outcomes across the business.
  • Ensure procurement activities comply with company governance, delegations and probity requirements.
  • Prepare procurement reporting, maintain audit-ready records and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

You are a commercially focused procurement professional who enjoys building stakeholder relationships, managing competing priorities and delivering value through strategic sourcing and supplier engagement. You are confident working autonomously while collaborating effectively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain, Commerce, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Experience managing end-to-end procurement activities within energy, construction, infrastructure, resources or similar project environments.
  • Experience leading competitive tender processes and supplier evaluations.
  • Strong commercial analysis and negotiation skills.
  • Understanding of procurement governance, commercial risk and contracting principles.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple procurement activities and competing deadlines.
  • Experience with procurement or ERP systems, with SAP experience desirable.
  • Experience supporting renewable energy, transmission, infrastructure or major construction projects will be highly regarded.

About the Package

We offer a supportive and collaborative team environment with:

  • Competitive salary package
  • Professional development and career progression opportunities
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives and benefits
  • Opportunity to contribute to Australia’s energy transition through major renewable energy projects.

Who We Are

Ark Energy is a leading renewable energy company committed to accelerating Australia’s transition to a low-carbon future. Our portfolio includes wind, solar, battery energy storage and emerging clean energy technologies. We are passionate about delivering projects that create long-term value for our communities, stakeholders and the environment.

How to Apply

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Ark Energy is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia

Company Overview

Ark Energy Corporation Pty Ltd (Ark Energy) is an Australian subsidiary of Korea Zinc Company Ltd (Korea Zinc), which is listed on the KOSPI and is the largest zinc producer in the world. Ark Energy is transforming Korea Zinc from a ‘Refiner’ to a ‘Refiner plus Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen Business’. Ark Energy’s mandate is to decarbonize Korea Zinc’s global operations, starting with the Australian operations in Townsville, as part of the group’s plan to be among the first refiners in the world to produce green zinc. Ark Energy has the courage and commitment to decarbonize Korea Zinc, notwithstanding the group operates in notoriously hard to abate industry sectors. Ark Energy is leveraging its experience decarbonising Korea Zinc to support other third party commercial and industrial customers accelerate their own energy transitions. Ark Energy recently announced its friendly acquisition of Epuron, Australia’s leading independent renewable energy developer with a combined development and investigation pipeline of 9,000 MW. Ark Energy will expand Epuron’s business model to develop, build, own and operate projects long-term. Ark Energy is leveraging Korea Zinc’s investments across the hydrogen value chain to become the safest and most competitive producer of green hydrogen, as well as an extreme user and demand creator of green hydrogen. Ark Energy is building Australia’s domestic hydrogen economy first through hydrogen commercial mobility, ahead of ultimately building a new green energy export corridor from Australia to South Korea. At Ark Energy, our values drive our culture and our performance. We know that people make projects. We believe in the tremendous potential of our people and provide an inclusive work environment where our people can thrive both personally and professionally. We are leading the energy transition in notoriously hard to abate industry sectors and proud of our reputation as ‘doers’. With the growth trajectory we are on, this is an exciting time to join Ark Energy.