Key Responsibilities

- Execute regional procurement strategies and localization initiatives across Europe.

- Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers for energy storage components and systems.

- Lead supplier negotiations, RFQs, pricing discussions, and contract execution.

- Manage supplier performance, capacity planning, delivery schedules, and quality issues.

- Support sourcing activities for key ESS components, including battery cells, PCS, BMS, thermal management systems, enclosures, electrical equipment, cables, and related components.

- Monitor market trends, pricing movements, supplier risks, and supply chain developments.

- Ensure procurement activities comply with relevant European regulations, certifications, and ESG requirements.

- Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, project delivery, finance, and legal teams.

- Provide regular reporting on project status, supplier performance, risks, and market insights.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, International Trade, Renewable Energy, or a related discipline.

- Minimum 3 years of procurement experience within the energy storage, battery, renewable energy, power electronics, or wider energy sector.

- Strong knowledge of European supplier networks,



sourcing strategies, and procurement processes.

- Proven experience in supplier management, commercial negotiations, contract administration, and cost optimization.

- Understanding of energy storage systems (ESS) and key components such as battery cells, PCS, BMS, thermal management systems, electrical components, and related equipment is highly desirable.

- Familiarity with European regulatory requirements, CE compliance, ESG standards, and supply chain due diligence practices.

- Fluent in English, with the ability to conduct commercial negotiations and manage supplier relationships independently.

- Mandarin language skills would be advantageous due to regular collaboration with international suppliers and global stakeholder teams.

- Applicants with an existing right to work in Italy, Greece, or the UK may be particularly well positioned due to the company's operational footprint and business requirements.

- Experience working in the Greek market or managing supplier relationships across Southern Europe would be advantageous.

- A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced international environment.

📌 Energy Storage Procurement Manager EU (Milano)
🏢 Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel
📍 Milano