Procurement Contract Manager

**Base Location**: Madrid, Spain

**Salary**: Competitive based on skills and experience + benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

**Working Pattern**: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First available

**The Role**

Are you ready to make a real impact on the energy transition? At SSE Renewables, we're seeking a Procurement Manager to take a key role in the delivery of wind, solar, and battery storage projects across Spain, Italy, France, and Greece.

As Procurement Manager for the Southern Europe Business Unit, you'll play a strategic role in planning and executing procurement activities for key infrastructure works, from CAPEX estimation to supplier negotiations — ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

We're looking for a highly motivated professional with solid experience in procurement and a strong understanding of renewable energy projects. You'll thrive in this role if you're commercially sharp, proactive, and passionate about delivering large-scale infrastructure in an international setting.

You'll work in a collaborative, international environment where your ideas will drive real progress in the energy transition.

**You will**
- Develop procurement strategies and CAPEX estimates for renewable energy projects.
- Lead end-to-end tender processes for key packages: wind turbines, EPCs, BOPs, substations, HV lines, solar and battery systems.
- Source and procure a wide range of essential services for project development and construction, including:

- Engineering services, technical due diligence, energy resource assessments, environmental and permitting consultancies, owners' engineering.
- Negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal commercial and technical outcomes.
- Manage supplier performance and risks, ensuring value for money and timely execution.
- Support budget planning, value engineering, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Build strong supplier relationships and collaborate with group teams to leverage synergies.
- Ensure full compliance with SSE's procurement policies, safety standards, and governance.
- Contribute to the achievement of key KPIs such as cost reduction, sourcing efficiency and supplier reliability.

**You will have**
- Relevant experience in procurement or commercial roles within the energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors, ideally in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and dealing with complex contract negotiation experience.
- A strong understanding of the renewables market and supply chain landscape in Southern Europe, with focus on Spain, Italy, France, or Greece.
- Proven experience sourcing and managing suppliers for:

- Wind turbines.
- Photovoltaic systems.
- Battery storage.
- Electrical infrastructure (substations, HV/MV lines).
- Balance of plant (BOP), EPC contracts.
- Consulting and engineering services for development and construction support.
- Experience with CAPEX estimation, contract scope definition, and cost management.
- Fluency in English and Spanish is essential. Knowledge of French or Italian is a plus.
- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

**About SSE**

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.

**Work with an equal opportunity employer**

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