Solar Procurement Manager

OX2 AB; Milano; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Procurement Manager to join their team in Milan. The role focuses on managing the strategic sourcing for solar PV and will involve collaborating cross-functionally to drive effective procurement. The ideal candidate has a strong background in procurement within the solar sector and excellent interpersonal skills, ensuring efficient supplier management and contract negotiations.

Competenze

• Proven experience in procurement or strategic sourcing within solar PV or similar sectors.
• Fluent in English; Italian is a strong plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Mansioni

• Lead procurement process for technological equipment like panels and inverters.
• Manage sourcing activities including RFQs, supplier negotiations, and contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and market dynamics in the global solar market.

Conoscenze

Negotiation

Contractual Knowledge

Commercial Acumen

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Thinking

Formazione

Relevant Academic Background (Engineering, Business)

Descrizione del lavoro

We’re looking for a dedicated and entrepreneurial Procurement Manager to join our global Procurement team , focusing on Solar PV . This is a central role within our growing international procurement organization, responsible for managing strategic sourcing of EPC services, key components, and systems for our solar and storage projects globally.

As Procurement Manager, you will help shape the way we procure both direct and indirect goods and services in these emerging area. You will work cross-functionally with technical, commercial, legal, and construction teams – driving competitive, high-quality and risk-optimized procurement across our portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement process for major technological equipment such as panels and inverters.
• Coordinate procurement processes for EPC contracts, BoP (Balance of Plant), eBOP and others.
• Manage sourcing activities including RFQs, tender evaluations, supplier negotiations, and contract finalization.
• Monitor and assess supplier performance, costs, and market dynamics in the global solar market.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders on budgeting, technical specifications, construction planning and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate post-contract activities including claims handling, insurance matters, and performance reviews.
• Contribute to the development of procurement strategies, tools, templates, and best practices in a scaling organization.

Your Profile

We’re looking for someone with a pragmatic mindset and strong interpersonal skills – someone who can thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and take ownership from day one. Ideally, you bring :

• Proven experience in procurement or strategic sourcing within solar PV or similar technology sectors.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge (e.g. FIDIC, ABT, Orgalim).
• International market understanding, particularly for components and systems with global supply chains.
• Ability to work across functions and cultures with a collaborative mindset.
• High sense of ownership, structure, and ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent English, Italian is a strong plus.
• Relevant academic background in engineering, business, or related fields.

Location & Travel

This role is preferably based in Milan , where we are building up solar center of competence. Some travel within Europe may be required.

About OX2

OX2 develops, constructs, sells, owns, and operates renewable energy solutions at scale. OX2’s project development portfolio consists of in-house developed as well as acquired projects in onshore and offshore wind, solar, and energy storage, in various phases of development. OX2 operates across Europe and in Australia. The company has about 500 employees and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. OX2 is owned by EQT, one of the world’s largest private equity investors.

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