Procurement Specialist - Solar & BESS

Edp Renovaveis Servicios Financieros SA; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EDP is seeking a Procurement Specialist for Solar and BESS within the Global Procurement Center of Excellence, Hybrid work in Madrid. The role focuses on strategic supplier partnerships, bid processes, and contract negotiations to support long-term solar projects across markets.

The candidate should have a engineering degree and 2–3+ years in renewables procurement or related roles, with strong negotiation, analytical and leadership skills to drive value and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 2–3+ years in renewables procurement, project management or commercial roles.
• Experience negotiating supply contracts and managing contracts.
• Experience with tenders and market analysis.
• Strong relationship development with stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Procurement Manager in strategic initiatives and supplier partnerships.
• Execute RFIs, RFPs, RFQs and bid processes to select suppliers.
• Negotiate Solar & BESS supply agreements and related contracts.
• Ensure compliance with internal approval processes and governance.
• Develop close networks with Solar & BESS industry players and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Operations on contract management.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

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.

The Global Procurement Center of Excellence, within the Solar division, intends to strengthen its team with the hiring of a Procurement Specialist – Solar & BESS.

What you will do:

• Drive and support the Procurement Manager Solar and BESS in all strategic initiatives towards the goal of achieving long-term partnerships with suppliers.2. Procurement Processes
• Execution of RFIs, RFPs/RFQs and any necessary bid process to evaluate product options and select the right supplier for a given project or set of projects.
• Manage negotiations regarding purchase Solar and BESS supply agreements (Global Frame Agreements, Solar Supply/Warranty/O&M contracts, etc), involving as required other EDP areas.
• Compliance with EDP internal approval processes and guidelines (procurement committees, formal capex approval systems, integrity due diligences, etc).
• Relationship Management
  • Contribute to develop a close network with all Solar and BESS industry players and stakeholders having an impact on EDP Solar business, including current and potential entrant suppliers (provide strategic market intelligence).
  • Cross-functional support/interaction/relationships with other EDP areas, playing a pivotal role:
• Legal - close interaction for support and full alignment on any binding contractual agreements, including the development of standardized processes and templates for all contracting efforts.
• Business Development - Share information about Solar and BESS technology evolution; regular interactions about projects' development to define the Solar and BESS sourcing strategy.
• Technology - monitor/evaluate new Solar and BESS technologies, mitigate risks, validate new suppliers through Technical Due Diligence, get assistance and validation on contract management for technical issues, provide and receive guidance on suppliers' technical aspects and new trends.
• Construction - Supply agreement liaison, support on on-going issues during the project execution phase, Return on Experience on suppliers' performance, get support from the area for improved contract management.
• Operations & Asset Management - Return on Experience on suppliers performance and main issues, get support from the area for improved contract management.
• M&A - Work on financial model, obtention of detailed LCOEs, interaction to identify Solar and BESS CAPEX-OPEX targets, support to help close M&A deals with any Solar related matters.
• Origination - regular contact to understand Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) status or Build Transfer Agreement (BTA) negotiations and closing.
• Finance - CAPEX, modeling, optimization, alignment on payment methods.
• Risk - information on counter party risk related with Solar and BESS suppliers, new and incoming supply agreements with relevant T&Cs, and market trends & new risks.
• Energy Assessment - Solar and BESS plant production.

Employment type:Full-Time

Work site:Hybrid (Madrid, Spain)

What are we looking for:

• Bachelor's degree inengineering, or a related field.
• 2-3+ years of relevant experience in Renewables Industry, preferably Solar or BESS in roles in Procurement, Project Management or Commercial.
• Experience with supply contract negotiation and management, contract models and industry terms and conditions.
• Experience with strategic equipment procurement tenders, and market competitive analysis.
• Competency in the development of Business Relationships.
• Very strong work-ethic, communication skills, multi-tasking abilities and innovative thinking with a focus on challenging and improving the status-quo.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability.
• Leadership skills and ability to be self-motivated.
• Strong interpersonal abilities to build and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders in a multi-cultural environment: internal EDP areas, technical experts, senior management, joint venture partners, suppliers and other stakeholders.

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we arelooking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose .

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

As a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Top 100 Workplaces by HoustonChronicle