The Procurement Specialist combines corporate responsibilities within the Procurement Department with hands-on support for country teams and projects. The role spans PV, wind and BESS, covering key equipment (modules, inverters, trackers, HV) and services (EPC, technical advisory, QA/QC).

This position is based in Madrid with occasional national/international travel.

Competencies

Technical

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with MS Project and Power BI is an advantage.

- Knowledge of AI and workflow automation is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of PV and BESS technologies; knowledge of wind technology is an advantage.
- Procurement experience in the renewable energy sector, with a focus on PV and BESS.
- Experience with contractual and legal terminology in the renewable energy sector.
- Understanding of procurement within a global organization.

Non-Technical
- Strong organisational skills and administrative efficiency.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive in overcoming obstacles, addressing challenges and taking ownership of assigned tasks.

Education/Experience

- Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency in PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to manage large volumes of information.
- Experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics operations or a related field.
- Experience in the photovoltaic sector, ideally including experience in the procurement of key equipment such as PV modules, inverters, trackers,



BESS and HV equipment or services such as EPC, QA/QC and technical advisory.
- Fluency or a high level of proficiency in English is essential; Spanish and additional languages are advantageous.
- Organised and structured, with the ability to work independently, meet deadlines and manage schedules and agendas.
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Experience in a multinational environment and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across diverse regions and cultures are advantageous.
- Collaborative team player with strong relationship-management skills.
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification is desirable but not essential.
- Experience in project delivery and construction is advantageous.

Reporting & BI

- Lead internal and external reporting that informs company strategy and decision-making.
- Gather business intelligence and market insights, including CAPEX data on component and raw material prices.
- Monitor technological developments and industry trends.
- Manage relationships with external advisers and consultants and oversee their reports.
- Work closely with country origination and development teams to maintain up-to-date project information and prepare accurate regional demand forecasts.




- Consolidate regional forecasts into a company-wide demand forecast to underpin the general procurement strategy.

Vendor Management

- Own vendor management, including supplier qualification, financial and ESG risk assessment, and oversight of active contract volumes.
- Maintain up-to-date supplier information and qualification status in line with corporate guidelines.
- Hold regular updates with vendors and coordinate with Compliance, Health and Safety and Finance to keep supplier records current.

Operational Procurement activities

- Support Procurement Managers across RFI, RFQ and RFP processes: preparing documentation, issuing tenders, and analyzing and benchmarking proposals.
- Attend supplier meetings and assist with negotiations, including direct supplier negotiations requiring an understanding of contractual and legal language.
- Work under the guidance of a Procurement Manager, in collaboration with the Project Team and, where appropriate, external advisers.
- Lead procurement activities independently for specific projects when assigned.
- Follow up with suppliers during project execution to ensure contractual obligations are met to the agreed schedule.
- Monitor schedules and shipments, manage delivery documentation and verify invoice requirements.

Improvement of processes and procedures

- Act as a core member of the Procurement team, not a support or back-office function, drawing on a broad, cross-functional understanding of the company’s activities.
- Contribute feedback and recommendations to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
- Participate in lessons-learned sessions, workshops and task forces.

📌 Procurement Specialist (Madrid)
🏢 Cubico Sustainable Investments
📍 Madrid