Senior Procurement & Commercial Lead – EU Energy Projects

Taylor Hopkinson; Valencia; Hybrid; 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

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.