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 & AM 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%).
We want an energy transition for everyone from everyone!
Skills Required
- University degree in Engineering or a related field
- 1–2 years of recent experience in operations and maintenance and asset management
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Strong negotiation and analytical skills
- Proactive, autonomous approach with ability to anticipate and develop solutions
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience creating metrics and presenting data
- Experience improving processes
- Experience in a fast-paced multinational environment
- Willingness to travel 10%–30%
- Supplementary Supply Chain studies
- Experience with supplier and contract management
What We Do
We are a 100% renewable energy Group with the purpose of creating sustainable value from the sun, wind, and forests, for the benefit of society, shareholders, and employees. Our operations span across 20 geographies in Europe, North America, and Asia, in three core business areas: - Sustainable Biomass – producing energy from forest residues and urban waste wood through 7 power plants in Portugal and the UK. - Utility-Scale – developing large-scale wind, solar PV, and storage projects in several European markets, the USA, and Japan, with a total pipeline of 9.3 GW. - Distributed Generation – focusing on B2B solutions for the installation, maintenance, and financing of solar PV for individual and collective self-consumption, as well as electric mobility, LED, rooftops, carports, and batteries, in several geographies across Europe and Indonesia. Greenvolt Group is increasingly recognized in the global market as a major player in the promotion and development of renewable energy solutions, with more than 900 employees from over 40 different nationalities worldwide.
