Senior Procurement Manager

About the company

A leading European independent energy storage business is expanding its footprint across the continent with a focus on large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). Its work supports grid reliability, helps integrate renewable power, and contributes to net-zero goals through innovative, scalable energy storage solutions.

Role overview

The business is looking for a Procurement Manager to help strengthen a procurement function that is growing quickly alongside a strong project pipeline. As many BESS projects move into the contracting stage, this role will be central to building a structured, standardised procurement approach that supports efficient delivery across several European markets.

Location: Germany (multiple locations) / Remote

Key responsibilities

You will lead procurement activity for BESS projects and act as a key link between internal teams and external partners. The role combines tender management, contract negotiation, supplier coordination, and procurement governance.

• Run tendering processes and negotiate framework agreements and project contracts for BESS projects in Germany and other European markets.
• Manage procurement end to end, from the first request through to contract award and execution.
• Serve as the main coordination point between procurement, technical experts, project developers, and external contractors.
• Work closely with asset management, construction, finance, and origination teams to align technical and commercial requirements.
• Partner with external legal and technical advisors to improve contractual outcomes.
• Lead and support due diligence for supplier selection and contract award decisions.
• Help grow a strong contractor network in Germany, especially across electrical and Balance of Plant (BoP) scopes.
• Build durable relationships with suppliers and business partners.
• Keep procurement records up to date, including supplier assessments, benchmarking data, and market intelligence.

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate brings strong procurement experience in energy or infrastructure, with a background in complex project environments and cross-border collaboration.

• Roughly 5+ years of experience in procurement or contract management, preferably in energy or infrastructure.
• Experience with CAPEX projects in renewable energy such as BESS, solar PV, wind, or similar.
• Solid knowledge of contract structures such as FIDIC and/or VOB/B.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating complex commercial and contractual agreements.
• Experience working in international project settings.
• Willingness to travel occasionally across Europe.

Qualifications and skills

• A degree in a relevant field such as engineering, business, or a related discipline.
• Fluency in German at native level.
• Additional European languages are an advantage.
• Strong commercial judgment and a structured way of working.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, results-focused, and adaptable mindset.
• Ability to work independently as well as within multicultural teams.

Additional information

This position supports a fast-growing renewable energy organisation at a stage of rapid project execution. The role is suited to someone who enjoys shaping procurement processes, working across functions, and contributing to large-scale energy transition projects in a dynamic European environment.