Procurement Manager - Spain & Italy

Taylor Hopkinson; Valencia; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Hopkinson is looking for an experienced Senior Procurement & Commercial Manager to lead procurement activities across major energy projects in Southern Europe. This role will be instrumental in sourcing strategy, contractor management, and cost optimization, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and effectively.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, combined with 10-15 years of relevant experience. The position requires strong negotiation skills, commercial acumen, and fluency in English, with Spanish or Italian as a plus. Travel across Europe is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant technical discipline.
• 10-15 years of experience in procurement and commercial management.
• Proven track record in complex procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for major projects.
• Develop regional sourcing strategies for cost optimization.
• Manage high-value construction contracts and negotiations.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Contract negotiation

Cost optimization

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish or Italian

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Job description

Senior Procurement & Commercial Manager Introduction

An international organization operating in the energy sector is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement & Commercial Manager to lead procurement and commercial activities across major projects in Southern Europe. The role will focus on sourcing strategy, contractor management, contract negotiations, and cost optimization, acting as a key link between technical, commercial, and project delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for Balance of Plant (BoP) and infrastructure packages, including RFQs, tender management, bid evaluation, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
• Develop and execute regional sourcing strategies to support project delivery, cost optimization, and long-term growth objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering, estimating, and business development teams to optimize cost models and support project feasibility assessments.
• Monitor construction and infrastructure markets across Europe, providing insights on contractor capacity, material cost trends, and supply chain risks.
• Lead negotiations for high-value construction and infrastructure contracts, ensuring commercially robust and risk-balanced agreements.
• Manage contractual, commercial, and technical interfaces with contractors and suppliers throughout project execution.
• Support the resolution of commercial disputes, claims, schedule risks, and contractor escalations to ensure project continuity.
• Implement processes to compare estimated costs against actual project outcomes, driving continuous improvement of forecasting and capital expenditure models.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key contractors and suppliers to support long-term project pipelines.
• Work closely with technical, legal, and project teams to navigate local regulatory requirements, permitting processes, and grid connection frameworks.
• Coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams across different countries and business functions.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10-15 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, commercial management, or construction procurement within the renewable energy, infrastructure, utilities, or related sectors.
• Proven track record in leading complex procurement processes and negotiating high-value construction contracts.
• Experience working with international contract frameworks such as FIDIC, NEC, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of contract management, commercial risk assessment, and procurement best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders across multiple countries and cultures.
• Strong commercial awareness combined with the ability to understand and challenge technical requirements.
• Fluency in English and either Spanish or Italian.
• Availability to travel across Europe as required.

Location: Italy or Spain.