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

Location: Milan, Italy

Salary: Competitive Premio 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.

📌 Director of Procurement (Milano)
🏢 Piper Maddox
📍 Milano