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What You'll do (the role) SUMMARY The Category Procurement Manager, BESS (EMEA) will collaborate with procurement leadership and multidisciplinary project teams to procure services, materials, and equipment supporting successful BESS and if required PV and Wind projects across the EMEA region. You will play a pivotal role in executing the global and regional procurement strategies, maximizing value from local and international supply chains, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
The role in LSbp's global sourcing and procurement strategy development and implementation is to enable growth, profitability and operational excellence of the company by maximizing the value from global and local supply bases, developing mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers, and supporting project execution of global projects by ensuring on budget,



on time and on quality deliveries.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES Update and implement category strategy for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) including battery cells, power conversion systems (PCS), and energy management systems (EMS), in cooperation with other relevant category managers.
Develop and execute contracting strategies tailored to EMEA BESS market, including targets on pricing, delivery, service, and quality that reflect global supplier landscapes.
Generate regular reports on category performance, market insights, price and technology development forecasts, and assist in the project budget development, investment decision processes and application of regional incentives such as EU funding mechanisms or national renewable subsidies.
Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities within the supply chain, develop mitigation strategies, and establish contingency plans to ensure supply chain resilience.
Manage RFP processes, supplier selection based on maximum long-term value including price, technical performance and risk factors (such as quality, delivery, reliability, financial stability, HSE, compliance) to choose partners that offer best overall value for the project.
Negotiate supply contracts for BESS systems and if required other power generation and transmission equipment contracts considering project requirements, legal, regulatory and commercial conditions.




Lead cross-functional teams during procurement process including legal, insurance, finance, development, operations, and technical experts to ensure aligned contract development and negotiation with appropriate terms and risk allocation.
Provide regular procurement and project status reports, track deliveries and expedite logistics considering regional import/export requirements, customs regulations, and local infrastructure variability.
Facilitate NDAs, Letters of Intent, MOUs and Purchase Orders respecting local business requirements and regulatory compliance.
Who we're looking for KNOWLEDGE Strong understanding of renewable energy project procurement requirements within the EMEA region, BESS experience is preferred.
Proven ability to develop procurement and supply chain strategies.
Demonstrated experience in supplier selection, contract negotiations, contract execution and supplier relationship management.
Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
Familiarity with BESS equipment suppliers, contractors, and BESS projects procurement practices specific to EMEA.
Project management and financial analysis knowledge considering project economic factors and regulatory environment.
SKILLS Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills tailored for multicultural and multilingual environments.
Strong presentation skills to effectively communicate recommendations to internal and external stakeholders and senior management.
Experience in procurement of power generation construction projects.
Ambition to contribute within an agile international team, who can work bot

📌 Indirect Procurement Category Manager (Madrid)
🏢 Lightsource BP Group
📍 Madrid