Project Procurement Manager

Overview

Lead procurement and tendering of BESS/EPC contracts, managing strategy, negotiations, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• procurement strategy
• tender management
• risk management
• contract negotiation
• supplier insight
• stakeholder management

Tasks

We are seeking a proactive and commercially focused Procurement Project Manager to lead the procurement and tendering of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and EPC contracts. From early-stage tender strategy through to contract award and execution support, you will be responsible for ensuring robust, competitive, and timely procurement that secures the best value while aligning with technical, commercial, and project delivery objectives. You will work closely with engineering, legal, finance, and project delivery teams, as well as EPCs, OEMs, and key suppliers - making this a pivotal role in shaping project outcomes. -Develop and manage procurement strategies, tender documentation, and evaluation criteria -Provide market insight on supplier capabilities, risks, and cost trends -Support risk management, change orders, and dispute resolution from a procurement perspective -Lead tendering processes for EPC, BESS, and key balance-of-plant contracts -Ensure procurement timelines align with project milestones and grid connection dates -Negotiate commercial terms, contract scopes, and pricing with EPCs and suppliers -Manage contract close-out, lessons learned, and supplier performance reviews -Coordinate cross-functional input (engineering, finance, legal) into procurement packages

Requirements

• negotiation
• stakeholder mgmt
• fidic
• bess
• procurement tools
• 5+ years

What You Bring

This role suits someone with deep experience in procurement and contract negotiation within the energy or infrastructure sector, with the ability to manage complex tender processes and multiple stakeholders. -Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills -Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to balance technical and commercial priorities -Willingness to travel for supplier meetings and site visits -Strong background in tendering EPC and/or battery-related contracts -Knowledge of contract frameworks (FIDIC or equivalent) and negotiation best practices -Understanding of BESS technology, EPC scopes, and supply chain dynamics -5+ years’ experience in procurement, commercial management, or project delivery in energy/infrastructure -Skilled in procurement tools, bid evaluation models, and financial/commercial analysis

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About Spencer Ogden

-Rapid growth led to first U.S. office in Houston in 2011, followed by expansion across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas. -Serves full project lifecycles—from oil & gas and nuclear to power generation and renewable energy staffing. -Operates with over a dozen offices globally, including major hubs like New York, Singapore, Dubai, and Perth. -Recognized for unique office spaces, such as the Houston HQ repurposed from a nightclub with retro-British flair and open layouts. -Delivers talent to niche sectors such as nuclear, smart energy, mining, marine, rail, and built environment.

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