Procurement Specialist

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 global 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.