Procurement Specialist

Jobbydoo; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

EDP is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join the team in Madrid on a hybrid basis. The role focuses on BESS procurement, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration across Legal, Engineering and Finance.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years in procurement within energy projects, with fluent Spanish and English, strong analytical skills and the ability to navigate international supplier networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing or contracting.
• Proven experience managing competitive procurement and negotiating complex contracts.
• Strong understanding of procurement and supply chain concepts.
• Knowledge of BESS solutions and energy-related procurement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders on BESS pipeline, priorities, requirements and procurement strategy.
• Manage RFI/RFP processes, including documentation, supplier communications and evaluations.
• Perform commercial evaluations of supplier proposals identifying assumptions and deviations.
• Support supplier negotiations on terms and closures of supply agreements.
• Coordinate with Legal, Engineering, Risk, Finance and Project teams during negotiations and approvals.
• Conduct market intelligence on BESS technologies, suppliers, and market drivers.
• Prepare procurement reporting and benchmarking on supplier performance and savings.

Skills

Fluent Spanish

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree or postgraduate qualification valued

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all:green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow. We work to make energy efficiency, and the energy transition a reality. Networking and technological innovation provide an opportunity for accelerated learning, while generating value for our customers' businesses. We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our team.

Main responsibilities:

• Coordinate with key internal stakeholders on the BESS pipeline, priorities, technical requirements, delivery needs and procurement strategy
• Coordinate RFI/RFP processes, including commercial documentation, supplier communications, bid clarification, evaluation and negotiation support
• Perform commercial evaluations of supplier proposals, identifying assumptions, exclusions and deviations
• Support supplier negotiations on commercial and contractual terms, taking ownership of assigned topics and key action items
• Support the definition, negotiation and closure of BSA/BESS supply agreements, LTSA and related agreements, ensuring alignment with EDP standards, project requirements and applicable local conditions
• Coordinate with Legal, Engineering, Risk, Finance, Project Management and Development during contract negotiations and approvals, ensuring actions and decisions are tracked and documented
• Conduct market intelligence on BESS technologies, manufacturers, supply capacity, battery cell and raw material trends, logistics, tariffs, currencies, regulatory developments and other market drivers affecting procurement decisions
• Coordinate supplier qualification and assessment activities, including commercial, technical, operational and compliance information
• Prepare procurement reporting, benchmarking and management information on supplier performance, pricing, savings, market developments, risks and sourcing activities
• Maintain effective day:to:day relationships with BESS suppliers, supporting commercial discussions and follow:up actions
• Employment type: Full:Time
• Work site: Hybrid : Madrid
• Availability to travel: 20

What are we looking for:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or a related field; a Master's degree or postgraduate qualification will be valued
• 2:3 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or contracting, preferably within energy or renewable energy projects
• Proven experience managing competitive procurement processes and negotiating complex technical and commercial contracts with international suppliers
• Strong understanding of procurement, supply chain concepts and sourcing strategies
• Good understanding of utility:scale BESS solutions, including battery systems, PCS, EMS/controls, system integration, performance guarantees, warranties, delivery schedules and long:term service arrangements
• Strong contractual and commercial skills, with the ability to understand, negotiate and close complex supply and service agreements
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluent Spanish and English, both written and spoken, is mandatory
• Strong analytical, critical:thinking and problem:solving skills, with the ability to challenge proposals and identify commercial risks and opportunities
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to drive outcomes with suppliers and internal stakeholders in complex, time:critical environments
• Advanced negotiation skills, with demonstrated ability to lead complex negotiations and achieve commercially favourable outcomes in high:value c