Procurement Specialist

THE ROLE 

We are seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our team. This role is ideal for an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in renewable energy, capable of operating across technical, commercial and strategic dimensions. 

You will play a key role in managing end-to-end procurement activities across PV and BESS projects, acting as the bridge between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, and ensuring procurement processes are robust, efficient and aligned with business objectives. 

If you have a strong commercial mindset, deep industry knowledge and enjoy working in a dynamic, international environment, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing platform. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes (RFQs / RFPs / tenders), from strategy definition to contract award, in close coordination with internal stakeholders 

• Support and execute procurement strategies aligned with project and portfolio objectives, ensuring adherence to internal policies and governance frameworks 

• Manage relationships with key suppliers and contractors (EPCs, OEMs, BESS integrators), acting as a primary point of contact for commercial matters 

• Coordinate supplier onboarding, qualification and homologation processes, ensuring a robust and reliable supplier base 

• Support and participate in commercial negotiations, including the development of MSAs and Framework Agreements with strategic partners 

• Conduct market analysis on suppliers, technologies and cost trends (PV & BESS), maintaining awareness of industry developments and supply chain risks 

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES 

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: 

• Time management & prioritization skills - things can get a little hectic, so the ability to effectively manage yourself and your workload is critical 

• Excellent communication skills (in English or/and other European languages) - you must be able to organize your thoughts in a way that others find clear and compelling. You will be expected to put together well-written, grammatically correct emails and other communications. When communicating verbally – whether over the phone, on video calls, in person or meetings – you will need to be articulate, warm and engaging. 

• Flexibility and proactivity - being an effective team player means being flexible in your approach and open to getting involved with new things, even if they are not spelt out in your job description. 

• Intellectual Curiosity – we are looking for someone who is truly interested in our profession and has the intellectual curiosity to delve deep into topics and bring fresh ideas to the team. 

• IT Literacy  - you should have an interest in technology, including AI and show the aptitude to bring this into your role and the projects you are accountable for delivering. You do not need to be a technologist yourself but you must be technically literate and curious about the possibilities that technology  

• Delivery focus – it may sound obvious, but the ability to proactively churn through work at pace and deliver quality outputs matters 

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills 

• Passion for our mission ‘to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy 

• Our values: be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative and ‘bring your alpha’. 

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS 

• + 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing or supply chain within Renewable energy (IPP, developer, fund, utility), or EPC/construction/energy environments 

• Strong experience in utility-scale PV and/or BESS procurement is highly desirable 

• Experience working with procurement systems (e.g. Jaggaer, SAP Ariba, Coupa) 

• Proven experience managing RFQs/ RFPs and supplier negotiations through procurement systems 

• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end sourcing events from RFQ/RFP launch through evaluation, negotiation and contract award 

• Proven experience negotiating commercial contracts, framework agreements and strategic supplier partnerships 

• Experience working with international suppliers and cross-functional teams, ideally across Europe, Asia and North America 

• The right to work in Spain. 

WHAT WE OFFER 

• A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn 

• International scope – we operate in over 8 countries 

• Hybrid working – we will need you in the central London (Mayfair) office at least twice a week, but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week 

• Private Healthcare for you and qualifying dependents 

• Annual discretionary bonus. 

HOW TO APPLY 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the link to apply or send your application to [email protected]. If you have been shortlisted for the next stage, we will be in contact within 14 days.  

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION 

Our approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires us to try new things, be open to different viewpoints and be bold. Our Group is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness that values difference and gives space for individual expression. The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, talent and hard work form the bedrock of who we are and who we aspire to be. 

We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, colour, ancestry, social background, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. 

ABOUT US 

NextEnergy Group was founded in 2007 to become a leading market participant in the international solar sector.  Since its inception, it has been active in the development, construction, and ownership of solar assets across multiple jurisdictions.  NextEnergy Group operates via its three business units: NextEnergy Capital (Investment Management), WiseEnergy (Operating Asset Management), and Starlight (Asset Development).  

NextEnergy Capital manages the Group's investment activities and has invested in over 520 solar plants, exceeding 2GW in capacity across its institutional funds. 

• NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF): Listed on the London Stock Exchange, NESF manages 102 solar and energy storage assets in the UK and Italy, with a total installed capacity of 983MW and a gross asset value of £1,014m. 

• NextPower II (NPII): A private fund of 105 solar plants (149MW) focused on Italy, successfully divested in January 2022, delivering net IRRs exceeding its 10-12% target. 

• NextPower III ESG (NPIII ESG): A private fund targeting solar infrastructure in OECD countries (e.g., US, Spain, Italy), with $896m raised, exceeding its $750m target. 

• NextPower UK ESG (NPUK ESG): A private fund dedicated to new-build solar plants in the UK, with ~£600m raised. 
• NextPower V ESG (NPV ESG): A private OECD solar fund investing in solar and adjacent technologies like battery storage. To date, it has raised $745m, targeting $1.5bn ($2bn ceiling). 

WiseEnergy® is NextEnergy Group’s operating asset manager.  WiseEnergy is a leading specialist operating asset manager in the solar sector.  Since its founding, WiseEnergy has provided solar asset management, monitoring, technical due diligence and under construction services to over 1,500 utility-scale solar power plants with an installed total capacity in excess of 3.4 GW.  WiseEnergy clients comprise leading banks and equity financiers in the energy and infrastructure sector.   

Starlight is NextEnergy Group’s development company that is active in the development phase of solar projects.  It has developed over 100 utility-scale projects internationally and continues to progress a large pipeline of c.10GW of both green and brownfield project developments across global geographies.  

NextSTEPis the venture capital fund of NextEnergy Group, dedicated to investing in innovative startups in the field of environmental sustainability. The fund primarily focuses on investments in Italy and the United Kingdom but also extends its reach to the rest of Europe and the United States, targeting startups in the pre-seed and seed stages. NextSTEP pays particular attention to emerging entities from incubators, startup accelerators, universities, and research centers, supporting projects that address global challenges in crucial areas such as Climate Change, Energy Transition, CO2 Capture and Sequestration, Circular Economy, Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Mobility, Sustainable Fashion, Waste Management, Water and much more.  

NextEnergy Foundation is a non-profit organisation founded in 2016 by the NextEnergy Group that operates internationally and whose mission is to proactively participate in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions by providing clean energy sources in regions where they are not yet available and thereby contributing to poverty reduction. As the main sponsor of this foundation, the NextEnergy Group donates at least 5% of its consolidated net profits each year. The NextEnergy Foundation has no overhead costs and therefore 100% of the funds raised go to donations for the various projects. Since 2016, in 8 years of operation the foundation has donated more than £1.2 million, supporting over 30 projects in 27 different countries around the world.