ph3Who We Are /h3pAt Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future. Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path toward a carbon‑neutral landscape. We’re a different kind of independent power producer, operating as developers, owners and operators at the forefront of the energy transition, with a global presence across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia. /ph3What You’ll Do /h3pThe Manager, Contract Management Strategic Procurement (Spain) is responsible for driving commercial optimisation, procurement and contract strategy across Northland’s mature renewable portfolio in Spain, including onshore wind, solar, and CSP assets. The role focuses on contract renewal, cost optimisation and long‑term value creation, while ensuring that both new and existing contracts are actively managed throughout their lifecycle. You will act as a key commercial partner to operations, supporting asset performance across geographically dispersed sites. In addition, you will act as the Spain focal point for procurement processes, systems and governance, ensuring effective implementation of global standards while adapting them to local requirements. The role will be required to work in the Madrid office 4 days per week with one versátil day to work from home under our hybrid working model. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliStrategic Sourcing Contract Renewals – Lead renewal, re‑tendering and renegotiation of long‑term service agreements (LTSAs), particularly with OEMs, critical suppliers and contracts with market agents, including energy and gas supply agreements; support in asset enhancement initiatives for BESS projects; challenge suppliers on pricing, scope and commercial structures; leverage portfolio scale to achieve improved commercial outcomes; structure contracts to ensure cost efficiency, flexibility and long‑term performance. /liliContract Lifecycle Management Commercial Optimisation – Own end‑to‑end contract lifecycle management across newly negotiated contracts and existing legacy agreements; ensure contracts are actively managed post‑award, including performance monitoring against KPIs, service‑level enforcement,



risk and compliance tracking; lead contract administration activities such as variations and amendments, claims and counterclaims, resolution of commercial disputes; maintain robust contract governance, documentation and audit readiness. /liliPortfolio Procurement Strategy – Develop procurement strategies tailored to ageing assets, focusing on OPEX optimisation, reliability and life‑extension, spare parts and obsolescence management; drive demand consolidation and supplier standardisation; implement framework agreements to capture portfolio efficiencies; ensure alignment across wind, solar and CSP technologies. /liliSupplier Performance Cost Management – Establish and monitor supplier KPIs and performance frameworks; address supplier performance gaps and drive corrective actions; conduct market benchmarking and cost analysis; deliver measurable cost savings and value improvements. /liliProcurement Processes, Systems Governance (Spain Lead Role) – Act as the Spain focal point for procurement and contract management; ensure implementation and adoption of global procurement processes and tools; adapt global frameworks to local regulatory and operational requirements; serve as key interface between procurement, IT and business stakeholders; support system enhancements, digital initiatives and tool roll‑outs; ensure process compliance, data quality and audit readiness. /li /ulh3Stakeholder Engagement Cross‑Functional Collaboration /h3ulliCollaborate with Operations, Asset Management, Engineering, Legal and Finance teams. /liliAlign procurement strategies with operational priorities and budget constraints. /liliSupport decision‑making across geographically dispersed assets. /liliAct as a trusted commercial advisor to internal stakeholders. /li /ulh3Who You Are /h3ulliStrategic Commercial Thinker – You understand cost drivers and can extract value from complex supplier relationships and long‑term contracts.



/liliExperienced Negotiator – Extensive experience renegotiating OEM and service agreements to deliver enhanced commercial outcomes, complemented by expertise in energy supply contracts (incl. gas) and component sales contracts related to repowering initiatives. /liliContract Lifecycle Expert – You actively manage contracts throughout their duration, not just at the award stage. /liliAnalytical Data‑Driven – Able to build robust business cases, particularly for make‑vs‑buy decisions. /liliCollaborative Influential – You build strong relationships across functions and geographies. /liliSystems Process Oriented – Comfortable working with procurement systems and acting as a bridge between business and IT. /li /ulh3Qualifications and Experience /h3ulliBachelor’s or master’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain, law or related field. /lili5‑8+ years of experience in procurement, contract management or commercial roles. /liliStrong experience in OEM contract negotiations (wind or solar preferred; BESS additional), project and/or OM service contracting, cost optimisation and procurement strategy. /liliStrong understanding of contract lifecycle management, claims and variation management and procurement governance frameworks. /liliExperience working in or with the Spanish energy market is preferred. /liliExperience across wind, solar or CSP technologies is highly advantageous. /liliOpen to regular travel to key onshore wind/solar/CSP farm sites. /liliProfessional proficiency in English and Spanish. /li /ulh3What’s In It for You /h3ulliEnhanced parental leave (including adoption leave) and private medical insurance for you, your spouse and children. /liliGlobal Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program. /liliBirthday off – a paid day off to celebrate your birthday. /li /ulh3Equal Opportunity Employer /h3pNorthland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department. We use AI‑enabled tools to help identify applications that meet job‑related criteria. All applications are reviewed and decisions are made by people. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Manager, Contract Management & Strategic Procurement (Madrid)
🏢 Northland Power
📍 Madrid