Procurement Specialist

The EPC Renewable Energy Project Senior Purchasing technician will be responsible for the strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation for EPC category in renewable energy projects.
This role ensures cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and timely delivery of materials and services required for Solar+BESS Purchasing Director design and implement Purchasing strategies for other key CAPEX areas (Battery, PV Modules, Inverters), ensuring early procurement involvement in project planning, tendering, and contracting strategies to maximize value and mitigate risks, while bringing in-depth knowledge of the local supplier market.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute category strategies for EPC
Determine EPC model to employ – whether EPC, EPC wrap or EPCM depending on the market dynamics and availability.
Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking to identify opportunities for cost savings, quality improvement, and innovation.
Develop and lead supplier pre-qualification and qualification selection criteria for project markets/regions with comprehensive and quantifiable supplier assessment scorecards.
Promote X-ELIO's brand in the supplier market, manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with risk, compliance, engineering, project management, and finance teams to define technical specifications, EPC contract structure, procurement requirements, risk mitigation strategies, and project timelines.
Lead internal and external executive level meetings including but not limited to supplier selection, down-selection, qualification strategies and key contract negotiation elements.
Develop and maintain category plans, procurement KPIs, and dashboards to track performance against targets.
Develop and maintain strong, fair, and ethical partnerships with vendors. Ensure acceptance and adherence to X-ELIO processes and procedures
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, sustainability goals, and internal procurement policies.
Support tendering processes and provide commercial input into EPC project bids.
Participate in cross-functional teams for project planning, supplier risk assessment, and cost optimization.
Regularly review and evaluate sourcing procedures and processes, focusing on continuous improvement. Work with legal teams to optimize contract template

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
Minimum 5–7 years of purchasing, contract management or category management experience, at least 3 dealing with EPC contracts in the US, preferably in Texas area.
Strong Construction management and/or oversight experience, ideally in the solar PV, wind turbines, battery energy storage systems industries.
Strong knowledge of renewable energy technologies, equipment, and EPC project lifecycle.
Proven experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
Excellent analytical, commercial, and financial acumen.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.

Key Competencies:
Strategic Thinking & Planning
Supplier Relationship Management
Negotiation & Commercial Acumen
Risk Management & Compliance
Project Management Awareness
Data-Driven Decision Making

What do we offer?
Career development in a leading international environment
Yearly bonus based on objectives
Flexible work schedule (choose between different hybrid models)
Ticket Restaurant
Additional benefits (Healthy X-Elio, Workshops, Green Mobility programs, etc.)

Join a team of passionate and talented individuals, making a positive impact in the world

At X-ELIO, we are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to a fair and unbiased hiring process that respects individuals regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or any other personal characteristics. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to submit their applications
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