Mission Context
A confidential client operating in the Portuguese renewable energy sector (across utility-scale PV Solar, Wind, Hydro, and BESS projects) is looking for a Senior Project Procurement Buyer to lead procurement activities across the full lifecycle of assigned tenders and projects.
This is a senior, dual-track role:
* managing local procurement activities and BoP/BoS categories independently
* coordinating with the group's Global Lead Buyers for critical equipment.
The role requires both strategic thinking and operational execution (from early-stage BD support through to contract close-out) within a structured multinational governance framework.
Contract Length: Minimum 6 months - likely to extend to 12 months
Location: Porto - hybrid
Objectives and deliverables
* Act as the single point of contact for all project-level tendering and procurement activities across the full project lifecycle
* Translate project specifications into procurement strategies for each package, engaging early with BD, Engineering, Legal, and H&S teams
* Manage full RFx processes (pre-qualification, tendering, evaluation, clarification, and award) in alignment with Group Procurement Governance
* Prepare, negotiate, and manage supply and works contracts from tendering through close-out, coordinating contractual documentation with Legal, H&S, and Cybersecurity
* Lead commercial negotiations at project level in coordination with Global Lead Buyers, ensuring alignment with group category strategies
* Select, qualify, and manage suppliers; conduct performance evaluations and monitor market trends, risks, and capabilities
* Identify cost-saving opportunities and TCO-optimization levers; support BD with competitive supplier offers during early-stage development
* Ensure full compliance with Group Procurement Governance, ESG standards, and H&S practices throughout the procurement cycle
* Operate SAP ERP and SAP Ariba (Supplier Panel and Sourcing to Contract); manage procurement data for project steering and periodic reporting
Requirements
* Experience in EPC and O&M procurement within renewable energy projects (Hydro, Wind, Solar, BESS)
* Proven track record in similar roles within engineering and/or construction companies
* Demonstrated experience preparing, assessing, and negotiating supply and works contracts
* Experience managing the full RFx cycle (pre-qualification through contract award)
* Familiarity with multinational group procurement structures and Global Lead Buyer coordination
* Strong commercial acumen, prioritization, and decision-making skills
* Willingness to travel within Portugal