Director Of Procurement

pstrongEuropean Procurement Director /strong– Renewables (BESS, Solar PV Wind) /ppstrongLocation: /strong Milan, Italy /ppstrongSalary: /strong Competitive + Bonus /ppbr / /ppstrongThe Opportunity /strong /ppPiper Maddox are supporting a leading European IPP developing, financing and operating utility-scale strongSolar PV, BESS and Onshore Wind /strong projects across Europe. /ppbr / /ppWith a significant multi-GW pipeline, they are looking for a strongProcurement Director /strong to lead their procurement strategy and supply chain operations from their Milan headquarters. /ppbr / /ppYou will take strategic and operational ownership of procurement, combining high-value negotiations, tender management, supplier strategy and team leadership. /ppbr / /ppKey Responsibilities /pulliDevelop and implement procurement strategies across strongSolar PV, BESS and Wind /strong projects. /liliLead end-to-end strongRFP/RFQ and tender processes /strong, from supplier selection through to contract award. /liliNegotiate major equipment and supply agreements covering strongBESS systems, PV modules, inverters, mounting structures and WTGs /strong. /liliNegotiate and manage strongEPC, BESS, LTSA and OM contracts /strong. /liliOversee purchasing and strongPO workflows /strong, ensuring alignment with project financing and construction milestones. /liliCollaborate closely with strongEPC, Engineering, Development, Legal, Finance and Construction /strong teams. /liliEnsure procurement activities meet corporate governance and ESG requirements. /li /ulpbr / /ppKey Requirements /pullistrong10+ years' procurement experience /strong within renewable energy, energy infrastructure or utilities. /liliProven experience managing procurement for strongutility-scale Solar PV and BESS /strong; br / Wind/WTG experience is advantageous. /liliStrong knowledge of the European renewable energy supply chain, EPC market and major equipment suppliers. /liliProven experience negotiating high-value equipment and EPC contracts. /liliExperience leading and developing procurement teams. /lilistrongFluent Italian and English /strong. /liliBased in or willing to relocate to strongMilan /strong, with regular office presence. /liliMaster's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics or a related field. /li /ulpbr / /ppWhat We Offer /pulliSenior leadership position within a strongwell-capitalised, growing IPP /strong. /liliOpportunity to shape procurement across a strongmulti-GW European renewable portfolio /strong. /liliExposure across strongBESS, Solar PV and Wind /strong. /liliCompetitive salary and benefits package. /li /ulpbr / /p