Procurement Business Partner at Essential Energy

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Commercial Acumen, Stakeholder Engagement, Contract Management, Market Analysis, Risk Management, Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Technical Specifications, Supplier Engagement, Governance, Compliance, Sourcing, Negotiation, Renewable Energy, Project Management

Industry

Utilities

Description

Our Purpose: Intium's mission is to transform Australia for a clean energy future. We’re pioneering transformative change with delivery reliability, innovative problem-solving and exceptional service, for our clients, local communities, end consumers, and the industry at large. Our Services: Intium delivers innovative energy solutions in complex and emerging energy services that support the country's transition to net zero. Including Connections, Energy Storage Solutions, Energy Consulting, Renewables, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Major Energy, and Asset Management. Check out our 90 second video at https://intium.com.au About the role We are seeking a Procurement Business Partner to support Intium, delivering transformative change across complex and emerging energy services, with a strong focus on renewable energy projects. Based in Intium’s Sydney CBD office, this role offers a flexible working arrangement of 2–3 days per week in the office. The position is embedded within the Intium team and reports into Essential Energy’s Procurement function, providing a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of commercial innovation and enterprise-scale procurement. The role has a broad and impactful remit, supported by a specialist procurement ecosystem including Partnering & Sourcing, Procurement Operations, and the Governance and Improvement teams. This role provides strategic procurement leadership and partnering, working closely with senior leaders, operational teams and third‑party suppliers to ensure procurement outcomes deliver value‑for‑money, support business objectives and meet governance and compliance requirements. This role will provide expert commercial and technical procurement leadership across sourcing, contracting and supplier engagement. The focus will be to support the Intium team with the procurement of both key materials (such as transformers & switchgear) and services (such as design and construction) typically associated with renewable energy projects. Key Responsibilities Represent Procurement as a trusted strategic partner to executives and internal stakeholders, embedding procurement into planning and decision‑making processes Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking to ensure competitive pricing and reliability Collaborate and work closely with engineering, estimating and delivery teams to align procurement with project goals Lead sourcing events and contract negotiation activities across complex, high‑impact procurement projects Clarify technical queries with vendors and coordinate technical deviation, conduct technical bid evaluations Oversee vendor qualification, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation Review payment milestones, delivery terms, warranties, and LD clauses Coordinate with logistics teams to resolve supply chain issues Champion procurement governance by promoting compliance with policies, probity and legislative requirements Identify, assess and proactively manage procurement‑related risks, including commercial, compliance, supplier and strategic risks Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and forecast future procurement needs, supporting forward planning and demand visibility Promote and demonstrate behaviours that support safety, ethical conduct, respect, equity, diversity and inclusion About You You are an experienced procurement professional with strong commercial acumen and a proven ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders in complex, asset‑intensive environments. You have an engineering background with substantial experience within power, utilities or EPC projects. You have a strong understanding of transmission and distribution equipment, technical specifications and drawings. Required Qualifications Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business Management, Commerce, Procurement, Supply Chain or demonstrated equivalent capability through experience and/or relevant qualifications Desirable Qualifications Member, or eligibility for membership, of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) Experience and Skills Engineering background, with 5+ years in procurement within power, utilities, or EPC projects. Proven experience leading complex project procurement sourcing and contract management activities High level commercial acumen with the ability to use data to drive business outcomes Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence outcomes across diverse groups Clear, logical and pragmatic approach to procurement compliance and decision‑making Problem-solving ability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Strategic thinker with a results-driven approach. Ethical and committed to sustainability and compliance. Collaborative and influential communicator. Why Join Us: At Intium, we are attracting diverse talent who want to make a real difference with a career that matters. We are committed to nurturing, educating, and empowering our staff and providing flexibility so they can perform at their best. Our vision extends beyond our organisation - it's about inspiring hope and creating opportunities across regional NSW and beyond. We strive to build a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels a sense of belonging, empowerment, and respect, where all voices are valued. Staff benefits are vast and varied including hybrid working environment, salary sacrifice options including novated lease, discounted private health insurance with NIB and BUPA, discounts with partners such as JB Hi-Fi, Apple, Dell and access to our financial wellbeing toolkit. For further information please contact Dave Saliba on 0415 267 859. Applications close on Monday 2 February 2026 at 11:55pm Find out more at https://intium.com.au #LI-DNI #W180DNI

Responsibilities

The Procurement Business Partner will represent Procurement as a strategic partner, conducting market analysis and leading sourcing events. They will collaborate with various teams to ensure procurement aligns with project goals and governance requirements.