Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Office Location: Hobart or Melbourne

Employment Type: Permanent, full-time

At Marinus Link, we value our people and their contributions to our shared success. We are seeking a Procurement Manager who thrives in a collaborative and high-performing environment. This is your opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant project by joining our Finance & Commercial team and driving continuous improvement across procurement, sourcing and contract management activities.

If you are motivated by Marinus Link's purpose to interconnect Australia's renewable energy for future generations and are inspired by our mission to deliver Marinus Link in a timely, efficient and sustainable way to ensure long-term benefits to communities and consumers, we want to hear from you.

Your Role

As a Procurement Manager, you will be a key procurement and contracting point of contact for the Finance & Commercial team, leading end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities while providing commercial advice, contract management expertise and procurement governance across the Manufacturing, Construction and Commissioning phase of the project.

You'll:

• Lead the planning and delivery of complex sourcing and tender processes, from strategy development through to contract award and execution.
• Partner with project teams and key stakeholders to deliver commercial outcomes, provide procurement advice act as a subject matter expert on commercial terms and conditions and liaise with our Legal team where required, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and frameworks.
• Prepare, negotiate and administer contracts, including managing claims and variations, contract performance and ongoing commercial obligations, and coordinating the resolution of issues arising from claims and invoicing.
• Prepare and review scope of works and scope of services documentation, with a particular focus on scoping and engaging professional service providers.
• Develop and maintain Marinus Link’s standard form contract documentation, procedures and templates.
• Coordinate cross-functional tender evaluations, ensuring robust governance, probity and high-quality procurement documentation.
• Develop procurement reporting, dashboards and executive summaries tender status, risks, issues and realised savings, to support informed decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, achieve efficiencies and procurement savings, and strengthen procurement capability across the organisation.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contract counterparties to support successful project delivery.
• Operate within Marinus Link’s Delegations of Authority and procurement framework, including preparing Procurement Review Group and Board reporting on commitments, variations and contract performance.

For a copy of the Position Description outlining the key responsibilities of this role, visit the link here: https://marinuslink.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Procurement-Manager.pdf

You'll Need

• Alignment with the One Marinus Culture Charter, including a demonstrated commitment to safety in all supplier and contractor engagement.
• Tertiary qualifications in economics, law, engineering, quantity surveying, business, commerce or another relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 7 years’ demonstrated experience leading end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities for large, complex infrastructure, construction or utility projects.
• Strong knowledge of procurement governance, tendering, contract administration and commercial risk management. Working knowledge of security of payment legislation in Victoria and Tasmania will be highly regarded.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of sourcing activities across a multi-year program and to lead change in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Experience preparing procurement reports and presenting commercial information to senior stakeholders.
• A high level of computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), Folio, InEight or comparable ERP/ contract management and e-sourcing systems.
• Experience within the utilities, major projects or infrastructure sectors, and legal, quantity surveying or cost planning experience will be highly regarded.

We Offer

At Marinus Link, we are building a passionate and talented team dedicated to delivering Australia's renewable energy future. We offer our people:

Flexible Working: Our offices are located in Melbourne, Hobart, Traralgon & Burnie. We appreciate the value flexible work brings to our business and our people, and we welcome discussions on what this looks like for you.

Health & Wellbeing Benefits: Our team's health and wellbeing is a key priority. You'll have access to a range of benefits including an in-house wellbeing specialist, discounted private health insurance, gym rebate, and our Employee Assistance Program.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in our people, providing regular learning and development opportunities tailored to help you grow and succeed in your role.

Next Step

Submit your application with an updated CV and a brief cover letter outlining your understanding of the project, your interest in the role and how it aligns with your knowledge and experience by 14 August 2026.

If you have further questions about the role before applying, please contact Kim Richards at ••••@marinuslink.com.au

At Marinus Link, we are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, inclusion, and belonging thrive. We value the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences each team member brings, knowing that our differences fuel innovation and strengthen our ability to deliver Australia's renewable energy future. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require any adjustments or alternative communication methods at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

MARINUS LINK: A CRITICAL PART OF AUSTRALIA'S NEW ENERGY FUTURE

Marinus Link is a proposed electricity and telecommunications interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria. It is recognised as an actionable transmission project of national significance. Currently in the Manufacturing, Construction and Commissioning phase, Marinus Link will support our nation's emission reduction targets and generate thousands of jobs at peak construction.

Our purpose is clear: to interconnect Australia's renewable energy for future generations.