Strategic Energy Procurement Lead

Fluence; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluence in Amsterdam seeks a results-driven Procurement Professional with deep sourcing, contract management, and supplier negotiation experience in the energy sector. You will navigate EU procurement standards and Benelux market dynamics to optimize cost and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

Collaborating with legal, technical, and project teams, you will manage NDAs, terms, risk assessments, and supplier onboarding for utilities and infrastructure projects across renewable energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration).
• Proven experience in procurement planning and project support, ideally within energy/utilities/infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of EPC/turnkey project procurement, including technical specs, terms, and risk considerations.
• Demonstrated expertise in supplier qualification, contract negotiation, and subcontractor management.
• Hands-on experience with sourcing, category management, and vendor onboarding.
• Experience coordinating with engineering, legal, logistics, and project delivery teams to ensure procurement execution.
• Fluency in English and Dutch or German.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Contract management

Supplier negotiation

RFQ/RFI processes

Vendor onboarding

EU procurement

Fluent English

Dutch or German

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Fluence in Amsterdam seeks a results-driven Procurement Professional with deep sourcing, contract management, and supplier negotiation experience in the energy sector. You will navigate EU procurement standards and Benelux market dynamics to optimize cost and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

Collaborating with legal, technical, and project teams, you will manage NDAs, terms, risk assessments, and supplier onboarding for utilities and infrastructure projects across renewable energy