Procurement - Category Manager / Renewables

Worldwide Recruitment Energy; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Recruitment Energy is seeking a senior Procurement & Supply Chain professional to lead the global category strategy for solar equipment and battery energy storage systems, driving supplier selection, contract terms, and cost optimization.

You will shape procurement processes, mentor teams, and align with engineering and project management to support large-scale solar and storage deployments worldwide.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Procurement & Supply Chain Management in the solar energy segment, ideally with an international background
• Fluency in the English language
• Customer orientation towards internal organizational units
• Strong understanding of and commitment to health and safety and sustainability principles and culture
• Strategic and commercial mindset, and proven track record of implementing strategic initiatives
• Proven track record for procurement of solar main equipment for large projects in different geographies such as US, South America (Chile) and Europe (Italy, Spain, Greece)
• Excellent communication, listening and negotiation skills.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and follow-up of deliveries

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the global category strategy for solar equipment, including PV modules, trackers, and inverters.
• Prequalify new suppliers, assess sustainability risks, and implement mitigation strategies for solar equipment and markets.
• Manage strategic supplier relations, key performance indicators, and commercial leveraging across regional procurement teams.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the global category strategy for battery energy storage systems (BESS), including battery cells, power conversion systems (PCS), and energy management systems (EMS).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, finance, legal, etc.) to ensure aligned contract development and negotiation with appropriate terms and risk allocation.
• Act as the category expert, advising and supporting project teams and management on critical issues throughout the procurement process and project execution phase.

Skills

Procurement & Supply Chain

English fluency

Strategic mindset

Negotiation skills

Job description

The latent change at the heart of renewable energy: your talent. At Worldwide Recruitment Energy, a recruitment consultancy specialising in the renewable energy sector, we have successfully connected hundreds of professionals with a wide range of companies around the world. With offices in Spain, Italy, France, Mexico and Brazil, we lead the sector in attracting talent for Investment Funds, Portfolio Companies, Independent Power Producers (IPPs), Developers, Consultancies, Utilities, Equipment Manufacturers, EPC Contractors and O&M Companies in Solar PV, Onshore Wind, Offshore Wind, Biomass, Hydro, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage and Hydrogen.

Develop, implement, and maintain the global category strategy for solar equipment and battery energy storage systems, manage strategic supplier relations, and act as the category expert supporting project teams and management throughout the procurement process and project execution phase.

Responsabilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the global category strategy for solar equipment, including PV modules, trackers, and inverters.
• Prequalify new suppliers, assess sustainability risks, and implement mitigation strategies for solar equipment and markets.
• Manage strategic supplier relations, key performance indicators, and commercial leveraging across regional procurement teams.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the global category strategy for battery energy storage systems (BESS), including battery cells, power conversion systems (PCS), and energy management systems (EMS).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, finance, legal, etc.) to ensure aligned contract development and negotiation with appropriate terms and risk allocation.
• Act as the category expert, advising and supporting project teams and management on critical issues throughout the procurement process and project execution phase.

The profile

• 7+ years of experience in Procurement & Supply Chain Management in the solar energy segment, ideally with an international background
• Fluency in the English language
• Customer orientation towards internal organizational units
• Strong understanding of and commitment to health and safety and sustainability principles and culture
• Strategic and commercial mindset, and proven track record of implementing strategic initiatives
• Proven track record for procurement of solar main equipment for large projects in different geographies such as US, South America (Chile) and Europe (Italy, Spain, Greece)
• Excellent communication, listening and negotiation skills.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and follow-up of deliveries