Director of Procurement

European Procurement Director – Renewables (BESS, Solar PV & Wind)

Location: Milan, Italy

Salary: Competitive + Bonus

The Opportunity

Piper Maddox are supporting a leading European IPP developing, financing and operating utility-scale Solar PV, BESS and Onshore Wind projects across Europe.

With a significant multi-GW pipeline, they are looking for a Procurement Director to lead their procurement strategy and supply chain operations from their Milan headquarters.

You will take strategic and operational ownership of procurement, combining high-value negotiations, tender management, supplier strategy and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies across Solar PV, BESS and Wind projects.
• Lead end-to-end RFP/RFQ and tender processes, from supplier selection through to contract award.
• Negotiate major equipment and supply agreements covering BESS systems, PV modules, inverters, mounting structures and WTGs.
• Negotiate and manage EPC, BESS, LTSA and O&M contracts.
• Oversee purchasing and PO workflows, ensuring alignment with project financing and construction milestones.
• Collaborate closely with EPC, Engineering, Development, Legal, Finance and Construction teams.
• Ensure procurement activities meet corporate governance and ESG requirements.

Key Requirements

• 10+ years' procurement experience within renewable energy, energy infrastructure or utilities.
• Proven experience managing procurement for utility-scale Solar PV and BESS; Wind/WTG experience is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of the European renewable energy supply chain, EPC market and major equipment suppliers.
• Proven experience negotiating high-value equipment and EPC contracts.
• Experience leading and developing procurement teams.
• Fluent Italian and English.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Milan, with regular office presence.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics or a related field.

What We Offer

• Senior leadership position within a well-capitalised, growing IPP.
• Opportunity to shape procurement across a multi-GW European renewable portfolio.
• Exposure across BESS, Solar PV and Wind.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.