EPC Category Manager

Overview

Strategic sourcing and supplier management for EPC renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• supplier qualification
• category strategy
• procurement kpis
• risk assessment
• contract negotiation
• dashboard tracking

Tasks

The EPC Renewable Energy Project Category Manager will be responsible for the strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation for key categories in renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and energy storage systems. This role ensures cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and timely delivery of materials and services required for EPC projects, while maintaining compliance with company policies and industry standards. -Participate in cross-functional teams for project planning, supplier risk assessment, and cost optimization. -Support tendering processes and provide commercial input into EPC project bids. -Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking to identify opportunities for cost savings, quality improvement, and innovation. -Develop and lead supplier pre-qualification and qualification selection criteria for project markets/regions with comprehensive and quantifiable supplier assessment scorecards. -Develop and execute category strategies for EPC renewable energy projects, including solar PV, wind turbines, battery energy storage systems, and balance-of-plant components. -Develop and maintain category plans, procurement KPIs, and dashboards to track performance against targets. -Manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. -Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, sustainability goals, and internal procurement policies. -Determine EPC model to employ – whether EPC, EPC wrap or EPCM depending on the market dynamics and availability. -Lead internal and external executive level meetings including but not limited to supplier selection, down-selection, qualification strategies and key contract (MSA and LNTP) negotiation elements -Collaborate with risk, compliance, engineering, project management, and finance teams to define technical specifications, EPC contract structure, procurement requirements, risk mitigation strategies, and project timelines.

Requirements

• strategic sourcing
• contract negotiation
• renewable energy
• bachelor’s
• procurement
• epc

What You Bring

-Proven experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management. -Strong Construction management and/or oversight experience, ideally in the solar PV, wind turbines, battery energy storage systems industries. -Data-Driven Decision Making -Strategic Thinking & Planning -Negotiation & Commercial Acumen -Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field. A Master’s degree is a plus. -Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project environment. -Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing internal and external stakeholders. -Excellent analytical, commercial, and financial acumen. -Minimum 7–10 years of procurement or category management experience, preferably within EPC or renewable energy projects. -Strong knowledge of renewable energy technologies, equipment, and EPC project lifecycle.

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About Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure Ltd

-A global leader in sustainable infrastructure, focusing on renewable energy and essential services. -Operates across diverse regions, ensuring reliable power, water, and other utilities. -Develops, operates, and owns renewable energy projects such as large-scale solar farms, wind energy projects, and efficient water desalination systems. -Portfolio spans countries in Europe, North America, and Latin America, with continuous expansion. -Recognized for commitment to innovative and sustainable solutions.

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