Procurement Contract Manager – Renewable Energy Projects (Southern Europe)

Base Location: Madrid, Spain

Salary: Competitive based on skills and experience + benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First available

The Role

Are you ready to make a real impact on the energy transition? At SSE Renewables, we're seeking a Procurement Manager to take a key role in the delivery of wind, solar, and battery storage projects across Spain, Italy, France, and Greece.

As Procurement Manager for the Southern Europe Business Unit, you'll play a strategic role in planning and executing procurement activities for key infrastructure works, from CAPEX estimation to supplier negotiations — ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

We're looking for a highly motivated professional with solid experience in procurement and a strong understanding of renewable energy projects. You'll thrive in this role if you're commercially sharp, proactive, and passionate about delivering large-scale infrastructure in an international setting.

You'll work in a collaborative, international environment where your ideas will drive real progress in the energy transition.

You will

• Develop procurement strategies and CAPEX estimates for renewable energy projects.

• Lead end-to-end tender processes for key packages: wind turbines, EPCs, BOPs, substations, HV lines, solar and battery systems.

• Source and procure a wide range of essential services for project development and construction, including:

• Engineering services, technical due diligence, energy resource assessments, environmental and permitting consultancies, owners' engineering.

• Negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal commercial and technical outcomes.

• Manage supplier performance and risks, ensuring value for money and timely execution.

• Support budget planning, value engineering, and cost-saving initiatives.

• Build strong supplier relationships and collaborate with group teams to leverage synergies.

• Ensure full compliance with SSE's procurement policies, safety standards, and governance.

• Contribute to the achievement of key KPIs such as cost reduction, sourcing efficiency and supplier reliability.

You will have

• Relevant experience in procurement or commercial roles within the energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors, ideally in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and dealing with complex contract negotiation experience.

• A strong understanding of the renewables market and supply chain landscape in Southern Europe, with focus on Spain, Italy, France, or Greece.

• Proven experience sourcing and managing suppliers for:

• Wind turbines.
• Photovoltaic systems.
• Battery storage.
• Electrical infrastructure (substations, HV/MV lines).
• Balance of plant (BOP), EPC contracts.
• Consulting and engineering services for development and construction support.

• Experience with CAPEX estimation, contract scope definition, and cost management.

• Fluency in English and Spanish is essential. Knowledge of French or Italian is a plus.

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.