Strategic Procurement Officer

ContourGlobal; Milano; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ContourGlobal, a KKR company, is seeking a Strategic Procurement Officer in Milan on a hybrid schedule. You will join a young, collaborative procurement team and develop category strategies, manage strategic suppliers, and deliver value through standardization and risk mitigation across regional and global layers.

The role emphasizes moving beyond transactional procurement to value creation, with responsibilities including negotiations for projects above 100k USD, framework agreements, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain.
• 3–5 years of procurement experience.
• Experience in O&M of Renewable assets (BESS, PV, Wind) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies.
• Establish and manage framework agreements.
• Lead sourcing and negotiations for projects above defined thresholds (>100k USD).
• Manage Tier 1 suppliers and strategic relationships.
• Conduct supplier market analysis and benchmarking.
• Standardize contracts and procurement approaches.
• Identify cross-region synergies and aggregation opportunities.
• Support operational teams with strategic sourcing input.
• Prepare documentation packages for execution by Operational Procurement.
• Contribute to COMCOM memos and strategic decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain

Job description

ContourGlobal, a KKR company, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) focused on developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets across Europe, North and South America, with a presence in Africa and Asia. The company currently manages 6 GW of installed capacity across multiple technologies and asset classes, with an additional 1.3 MW of renewables under construction and nearly 12 GW under development.

ContourGlobal is accelerating the decarbonization of its portfolio and evolving into a predominantly renewable IPP, supported by long- term contracts and innovative PPAs coupled with energy management solutions that deliver value beyond market standards. As a symbol of its ongoing transformation and growth, the company recently unveiled a new brand identity, celebrating 20 years of history and embracing The Right Power Forward as its guiding purpose.

We are looking for a Strategic Procurement Officer in Milan/Hybrid

Job Summary

As Strategic Procurement Officer, you will join our Procurement team! In this role you will have the opportunity to join a young and collaborative team. You will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies, managing strategic suppliers, and delivering value through scale, standardization, and optimization of procurement activities. The role operates between regional and global layers, ensuring that procurement moves beyond transactional execution to structured value creation and risk mitigation.

Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement category strategies
• Establish and manage framework agreements
• Lead sourcing and negotiations for projects above defined thresholds (>100k USD)
• Manage Tier 1 suppliers and strategic relationships
• Conduct supplier market analysis and benchmarking
• Standardize contracts and procurement approaches
• Identify cross-region synergies and aggregation opportunities
• Support operational teams with strategic sourcing input
• Prepare documentation packages for execution by Operational Procurement
• Contribute to COMCOM memos and strategic decision-making

Accountabilities:

• Delivery of category savings targets
• Framework agreement coverage
• Contract compliance and standardization
• Strategic sourcing effectiveness

Qualifications and Skills

Your profile is a natural match if you have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain
• 3–5 years of procurement experience;
• Experience in O&M of Renewable assets (BESS, PV, Wind) will be considered a strong advantage
• Experience in category management and strategic sourcing
• Skills: Strong analytical and commercial skills

Travel requirements: Upon business needs

What drives your application forward:

• Strategic thinking
• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making
• Cross-functional collaboration

Our Values

«We» is our greatest asset

We respect and protect the environment

We are doers, committed to doing things right

We act with integrity and transparency

We think and act like entrepreneurs

You can find here more about our Purpose, Mission and Values.

Working@CG:

As a globally integrated team, we push boundaries, work collaboratively, and remain agile in the pursuit of excellence. With an entrepreneurial mindset, we encourage initiative and innovation. At ContourGlobal you are an employee, and you are also an owner. Our Employee Ownership Program allows our employee-owners to make a difference and drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!

We foster a culture where individuals are empowered to succeed, contribute and shape the future of sustainable energy.

Cross-border collaboration shapes our way of working: our diverse workforce reflects the multicultural environment we embrace every day.

We offer a competitive compensation package: we believe in meritocracy and rewarding meaningful contributions.

We enjoy making the most of our shared spaces to foster teamwork and collaboration. At the same time, our flexible working policy allows us to prioritize results while supporting wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.

Interested in joining our company?

We know that skills and experience come in different forms, and we value diverse perspectives.

ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of our society and the markets in which we operate.