Energy Procurement Specialist Benelux & Contracts

Fluence BESS India Private Limited; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluence is seeking a Procurement Professional with deep sourcing, contract management, and supplier negotiation expertise within the Benelux energy sector. You will drive end-to-end procurement for renewables and infrastructure, collaborating with legal, engineering, and finance teams to ensure compliant, timely delivery of critical goods and services.

The role emphasizes EPC/turnkey procurement, regional supplier landscape knowledge, and language fluency in English plus Dutch or German, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in SCM, Engineering, Business or related field.
• Experience in procurement planning and project support in energy/utilities/infrastructure Sectors.
• Understanding of EPC/turnkey project procurement, including technical specs & risk considerations.
• Demonstrated expertise in supplier qualification, contract negotiation, and subcontractor management.
• Hands-on experience with sourcing, category management, and vendor onboarding.
• Fluency in English; Dutch or German also required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strong local supplier base to support renewable energy projects (solar and wind).
• Lead RFQ and RFI processes, including cost benchmarking, bid evaluation, and supplier onboarding.
• Collaborate with legal and technical teams to manage NDAs, negotiate terms, and assess supplier/project risk.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for utilities, with experience supporting TSO/DSO clients like TenneT and Elia.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, project management, construction, and finance to meet timelines and budgets.
• Oversee sourcing of critical grid-tied components (MV switchgear, SCADA, battery enclosures, transformers).

Skills

Procurement planning

Sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Vendor onboarding

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in SCM/Engineering/Business

Job description

Fluence is seeking a Procurement Professional with deep sourcing, contract management, and supplier negotiation expertise within the Benelux energy sector. You will drive end-to-end procurement for renewables and infrastructure, collaborating with legal, engineering, and finance teams to ensure compliant, timely delivery of critical goods and services.

The role emphasizes EPC/turnkey procurement, regional supplier landscape knowledge, and language fluency in English plus Dutch or German, with