Procurement Engineer – HV/MV Electrical

The Procurement Engineer – HV/MV Electrical supports procurement activities for solar farm and BESS projects across Australia and New Zealand, with a focus on high- and medium-voltage electrical equipment. Working remotely, the role assists project teams with sourcing suppliers, evaluating quotations, coordinating procurement documentation, and ensuring technical and commercial compliance for electrical infrastructure packages.

Job Description:

• Support procurement delivery in line with project schedules and technical requirements.
• Identify and engage suppliers for HV/MV equipment including transformers, switchgear, cables, protection systems, and balance-of-plant electrical components.
• Prepare RFQs and tender packages for electrical equipment and services.
• Conduct technical and commercial bid evaluations against project specifications.
• Assist with pricing analysis, comparisons, and supplier recommendations.
• Support issuance and tracking of purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier documentation, manufacturing progress, and delivery schedules.
• Maintain procurement databases and documentation.
• Source supplier pricing for HV/MV equipment and installation packages.
• Support bid teams with cost data, technical comparisons, and supplier options.
• Assist in developing procurement strategies during tender phases.
• Provide benchmarking of electrical equipment pricing across suppliers.
• Track procurement progress and report updates to the Procurement Manager.
• Assist with cost tracking and variance monitoring.
• Liaise with engineering and project teams to confirm material requirements.
• Ensure procurement activities align with construction timelines.
• Escalate issues to the Procurement Manager for resolution.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, integrity, and respect.
• Share knowledge and assist with team training and development where appropriate.
• Responsible for ensuring that decisions are made within approved business unit budget and financial delegated authority.
• Provide regular reporting to Manager on status of all work (as relevant).
• Model the expected Health, Safety and Environment behaviours for INTEC Energy Solutions.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation at all times for self and your team.
• Proactively identify and eliminate hazards and contribute to the work environment to ensure safety measures are in place, compliant and operational.
• Keep yourself safe and follow all processes in the INTEC Energy Solutions H&S system, providing feedback on any improvements that can be made.
• Strong focus on identifying and suggesting ways to improve practices and processes that are hampering the smooth operation of the day to day running of the project.
• Support the development of innovative strategies to ensure operational efficiencies, processes and practices.
• Proactively seek opportunities to save unnecessary costs to the project (without compromising quality).
• Contribute to the project review process, ensuring problems identified and possible solutions developed and feedback to operations team.
• Demonstrate collaborative and inclusive personal leadership, empowering others to perform by providing advice, support and assistance as needed.
• Role model expected behaviours and lead by example, proactively championing our values, mission and company/business unit initiatives
• Be seen as a positive role model at INTEC, acting with professionalism and integrity.
• Always act for the good of INTEC and in full support of our goals.
• Foster and develop effective relationships with team members and all other internal and external customers.
• Foster and support a learning environment within the team by:
• sharing technical knowledge and expertise.
• providing training to other team members as required.
• sharing relevant customer knowledge to enhance customer service.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Business or related field
• 3+ years’ experience in a procurement or supply chain role, ideally within construction or renewable energy, control systems or automation projects
• Experience issuing and managing RFQs, purchase orders, and basic supplier agreements
• Understanding of SCADA, communications infrastructure, or industrial control systems
• Understanding of procurement documentation, technical specifications, and construction drawings
• Experience with ERP or procurement systems
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills and ability to work remotely with international teams