Procurement Manager

Overview

As Procurement Manager, you will lead commercial negotiations and contract management for renewable energy EPC projects across the EU and UK. You’ll work with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery, value for money, and compliant sourcing. You’ll shape procurement strategies, mitigate risks, and support budgeting and forecasting. This role offers impact across project lifecycles and exposure to large-scale solar, wind, and storage developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, delivery terms, warranties, and penalties
• Draft, review, and manage contracts, framework agreements, and purchase orders
• Manage project-specific tender processes and supplier qualification
• Identify and mitigate contractual and financial risks
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project objectives
• Source and assess key equipment suppliers (solar panels, wind turbines, inverters, BOP)
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and technology developments in renewables
• Ensure procurement timelines align with EPC project schedules
• Maintain robust document management during construction phases
• Lead procurement of construction-related insurance policies
• Support budgeting, cost estimation, and forecasting activities
• Monitor and control project costs and track variances
• Update forecasts and support financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and ESG targets
• Promote ethical sourcing and sustainable procurement
• Build and maintain relationships with global/local suppliers
• Conduct supplier due diligence, audits, and performance evaluations

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 5+ years’ experience in procurement or supply chain, preferably in renewable energy
• Experience on EPC projects is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of renewable energy equipment and supply markets
• Proven contract negotiation and management expertise
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Fluency in English; Italian or Spanish a plus
• Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) preferred

• stakeholder management
• strong communication
• cross-functional collaboration
• contract negotiation
• contract drafting and management
• tendering and supplier qualification

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