Purchasing & Contract Manager - BESS - IRVE H/F Réseau Talents

I am currently looking for a Purchasing & Contract Manager on behalf of my client, a company specializing in BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) and EV charging infrastructure development, with more than 15 years of experience in the energy sector.

This is a permanent position based in Paris.

Context & Challenges of the Position

You will join the Product Department, which covers Engineering & Product Development, Project Management Office, and Supply Chain & Quality.

This is a newly created position. Reporting directly to the Supply Chain & Quality Director, your main responsibility will be to structure and formalize the company's procurement function: implementing purchasing processes, standards, framework agreements, contractual governance, and legal safeguards - all the foundations required to progressively build a structured procurement organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead tendering processes, supplier selection (RFQs/RFPs), and contract negotiations for equipment (battery cells, modules, BMS, inverters, power electronics, and related equipment) as well as services (EPC, O&M, transportation, etc.) in order to secure optimal commercial terms (pricing, delivery, warranty, payment conditions, logistics, etc.).

• Build and maintain strong relationships with EPCs, OEMs, and technology providers.

• Manage framework agreements in close collaboration with Legal, Finance, and Operations teams.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Legal, Quality & Technical Support, and Country Project Delivery teams to align technical and commercial requirements.

• Monitor global supply chain risks, including geopolitical and raw material risks (lithium, nickel, cobalt, etc.), as well as market dynamics and cost trends within the energy storage sector.

• Conduct market analysis and maintain strategic supplier databases.

• Evaluate and monitor supplier performance based on Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Sustainability (QCDS) criteria, notably through supplier audits and performance reviews.

• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, industry standards (REACH, RoHS, ISO 9001/14001, etc.), and ESG commitments.

• Resolve supplier claims and contractual disputes.

• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives, with a focus on supplier performance and cost optimization.

Required Profile

• Education: Master's degree in Law, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (specialization in Energy, Electronics, or Industrial Procurement preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement and contract management within renewable energy, energy storage, infrastructure, EPC and/or O&M environments.

Technical Skills:

• Strong international experience covering the full procurement and contract management cycle, including procurement strategy formalization, SRM, sourcing, negotiation, claims management, variations, and cost control.

• Good understanding of energy infrastructure projects, BESS technologies, and/or renewable energy projects.

• Familiarity with industrial standards and environmental compliance requirements.

• Experience working with FIDIC, NEC, or JCT contracts would be considered a plus.

• Excellent command of English in an international supplier environment.
French proficiency would be highly advantageous.

Soft Skills

• Hands-on mindset with the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments.

• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Technical curiosity and proactive approach.

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork abilities.

• Results-oriented mindset combined with strategic vision.

• Autonomous, entrepreneurial, and solution-driven profile.

• Adaptability and resilience in a VUCA environment.

Salary Package €80K-100K depending on profile and experience.

If you would like to play an active role in addressing the major challenges of the energy transition, we would be delighted to hear from you !

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