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The role combines project procurement delivery with strategic supply chain management, ensuring continuity across active tenders, contract negotiations, early-stage project support and supplier engagement.\nWorking across utility-scale solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and grid connection infrastructure, you will coordinate closely with internal stakeholders and external contractors, suppliers and manufacturers. 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