Senior Procurement & Commercial Manager Introduction

An international organization operating in the energy sector is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement & Commercial Manager to lead procurement and commercial activities across major projects in Southern Europe. The role will focus on sourcing strategy, contractor management, contract negotiations, and cost optimization, acting as a key link between technical, commercial, and project delivery teams.

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Responsibilities

- Lead end-to-end procurement activities for Balance of Plant (BoP) and infrastructure packages, including RFQs, tender management, bid evaluation, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
- Develop and execute regional sourcing strategies to support project delivery, cost optimization, and long-term growth objectives.
- Collaborate with engineering, estimating, and business development teams to optimize cost models and support project feasibility assessments.
- Monitor construction and infrastructure markets across Europe, providing insights on contractor capacity, material cost trends, and supply chain risks.
- Lead negotiations for high-value construction and infrastructure contracts, ensuring commercially robust and risk-balanced agreements.
- Manage contractual, commercial, and technical interfaces with contractors and suppliers throughout project execution.
- Support the resolution of commercial disputes, claims, schedule risks, and contractor escalations to ensure project continuity.




- Implement processes to compare estimated costs against vigente project outcomes, driving continuous improvement of forecasting and capital expenditure models.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key contractors and suppliers to support long-term project pipelines.
- Work closely with technical, legal, and project teams to navigate local regulatory requirements, permitting processes, and grid connection frameworks.
- Coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams across different countries and business functions.

Requirements
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 10-15 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, commercial management, or construction procurement within the renewable energy, infrastructure, utilities, or related sectors.
- Proven track record in leading complex procurement processes and negotiating high-value construction contracts.
- Experience working with international contract frameworks such as FIDIC, NEC, or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of contract management, commercial risk assessment, and procurement best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to manage contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders across multiple countries and cultures.
- Strong commercial awareness combined with the ability to understand and challenge technical requirements.
- Fluency in English and either Spanish or Italian.
- Availability to travel across Europe as required. xhfqzwm

Location: Italy or Spain.

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📌 Procurement Manager - Spain & Italy (Valencia)
🏢 Taylor Hopkinson
📍 Valencia