EMEA BESS Procurement Lead | Strategy & Supply Chain

Lightsource bp; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Pension

Retention bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Lightsource bp is seeking a Category Procurement Manager, BESS (EMEA) to collaborate with leadership and project teams to procure services, materials, and equipment for BESS, PV and Wind projects across the EMEA region. You will execute global and regional procurement strategies, optimize value from suppliers, and ensure on-time, on-budget deliveries to high quality standards.

The role supports growth and profitability by maximizing value from global/local supply bases, building long-term

Formación

• Strong understanding of renewable energy project procurement requirements within the EMEA region, BESS experience is preferred.
• Proven ability to develop procurement and supply chain strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier selection, contract negotiations, contract execution and supplier relationship management.
• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
• Knowledge of construction and renewable energy regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices as applied within the EMEA region
• Familiarity with BESS equipment suppliers, contractors, and BESS projects procurement practices specific to EMEA.
• Technical understanding of BESS equipment, PV modules and HV equipment is preferred.
• Project management and financial analysis knowledge considering project economic factors and regulatory environment.

Responsabilidades

• Update and implement category strategy for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) including battery cells, power conversion systems (PCS), and energy management systems (EMS), in cooperation with other relevant category managers.
• Develop and execute contracting strategies tailored to EMEA BESS market, including targets on pricing, delivery, service, and quality that reflect global supplier landscapes.
• Generate regular reports on category performance, market insights, price and technology development forecasts, and assist in the project budget development, investment decision processes and application of regional incentives such as EU funding mechanisms or national renewable subsidies.
• Identify new suppliers for BESS and manage the prequalification process.
• Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities within the supply chain, develop mitigation strategies, and establish contingency plans to ensure supply chain resilience.
• Manage RFP processes, supplier selection based on maximum long-term value including price, technical performance and risk factors (such as quality, delivery, reliability, financial stability, HSE, compliance) to choose partners that offer best overall value for the project.
• Negotiate supply contracts for BESS systems and if required other power generation and transmission equipment contracts considering project requirements, legal, regulatory and commercial conditions.
• Lead cross-functional teams during procurement process including legal, insurance, finance, development, operations, and technical experts to ensure aligned contract development and negotiation with appropriate terms and risk allocation.
• Provide regular procurement and project status reports, track deliveries and expedite logistics considering regional import/export requirements, customs regulations, and local infrastructure variability.
• Facilitate NDAs, Letters of Intent, MOUs and Purchase Orders respecting local business requirements and regulatory compliance.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Multicultural collaboration

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Lightsource bp is seeking a Category Procurement Manager, BESS (EMEA) to collaborate with leadership and project teams to procure services, materials, and equipment for BESS, PV and Wind projects across the EMEA region. You will execute global and regional procurement strategies, optimize value from suppliers, and ensure on-time, on-budget deliveries to high quality standards.

The role supports growth and profitability by maximizing value from global/local supply bases, building long-term