O&M Procurement Specialist

Greenvolt Power is our segment dedicated to the Development & Construction of utility-scale solar and wind projects. We value local expertise and empower our partners, counting already with business presence in more 16 countries (Europe & North America).

Greenvolt is seeking a O&M Procurement Specialist to support the Procurement team in executing purchasing processes for Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Asset Management (AM) projects, including Wind, Solar, and Storage initiatives. Your primary responsibilities will include assisting with supplier research, preparing tender documentation, and tracking orders for both O&M and AM activities. You will also contribute to the administrative management of contracts and help coordinate activities related to O&M (electrical and civil works), O&M for Wind Turbines, and O&M for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), all under the supervision of Procurement Management.

This role demands strong analytical skills, the ability to understand utility scale projects, and a proactive approach to collaborating with teams across different countries.

Key accountabilities

Development & Strategy

• Assisting in preparing cost estimations and project forecasts for various categories, working closely with technical teams and supporting CAPEX assumptions.
• Contributing to the analysis of project requirements and helping to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Supporting in the implementation of the procurement strategies for O&M and Asset Management across multiple geographies at both M&A and contracting levels for PV Solar, Wind and BESS.

Market Screening & Supplier Management

• Monitor market trends and supplier performance, flagging risks and opportunities to senior team members.
• Proactively research and identify potential suppliers, helping to expand the supplier network.
  

Procurement Process

• Lead or support, with the coordination of the manager, on the execution of RFIs, RFPs/RFQ, sole sourcing or bid process to evaluate supplier and/or product options, following a competitive process, including but not limited, to:

1)      RFP drafting - Definition and Execution of the terms/requirements

2)      Bidder list definition and  pre-qualification process

3)      Coordination of technical inputs according project deadlines

4)      Pivotal role involving key areas, as Legal, Compliance, Risk, EHS, etc

5)      Support and/or lead on contract and commercial negotiation

6)      Proposal assessment

7)      Support on the awarding recommendation following project and Company requirements

8)      Others

• Management of purchase orders, ensuring reliability in the information in terms of dates, quantity and prices.
• Providing information to other stakeholders and collaborators in the supply chain.
• Updated order portfolio within the required frequency.
• Supporting contract management (when applicable) during the execution of the project

Reporting

• Reporting the Procurement Process to the direct manager following specific and/or Group guidelines (EHS, Compliance, Risk, etc)
• Suppliers’ benchmark reporting (when applicable: e.g. supplier´s factory, industry fairs, etc.)

Requirements

• University degree in Engineering or related is required.

• Complimentary studies in Supply Chain a plus.
• At least 1-2 years of significant/recent experience within O&M and AM
• Desirable experience with supplier and contract management
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Proactivity, autonomy and strong capability to anticipate and capability  solutions
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on different projects at the same time (multitasking)
• Experience with metrics creation and data presentation.
• Experience of improving processes.
• Experience in a fast-paced multi-national environment.
• Willingness to travel (expected min. 10%-30%).

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