Procurement Officer

Greenvolt Next is committed to the Distributed Energy Generation, as this is one of the main axes of energy transition and key to reduce the costs of energy bills. We have partnerships across Europe relying on local knowledge and market expertise.

We are seeking a Procurement Officer to lead and optimise the sourcing of goods and services that support our operational and strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, contract management, and supplier relationship management, with proven expertise in negotiating commercial and legal terms.

This position will involve close collaboration with project teams, suppliers, and stakeholders, as well as occasional travel to supplier sites and industry events. Depending on business needs and project timelines, extended periods of engagement with suppliers and project teams may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of all activities related to procurement of components and services.
• Responsible to negotiate supplier agreement, price and conditions of supply.
• Effective and efficient contract management and order fulfilment.
• Responsible for the coordination of all activities related to procurement, including market analysis, supplier prequalification, supply chain sustainability assessment, development of contracting strategies, conducting contract negotiation, overseeing contract execution and administration.
• Liaise with supplier to optimise supplier relationship and performance of supply.
• Utilise Greenvolt Next's technical knowledge and commercial leverage from the various regions to ensure the best commercial agreements.
• Negotiate best possible commercial and legal terms in identified suppliers, with respect to priorities and driven the financial model.
• Monitor Service levels maintained by suppliers and quality of goods in line with relevant industry standards.
• Perform procurement market analysis to ensure best cost sourcing.
• Attend and facilitate project meeting to ensure projects have the right supports and inputs.
• Provide sourcing and procurement services that meet expectations.
• Ensuring implementation and leveraging best practice and compliance across all purchasing areas.
• Identifying opportunities for cost reduction, cost avoidance provision of overall value improvements, whilst measuring and tracking team performance.
• Additional Duties as assigned by your manager.

Qualifications

• Third level education degree in a relevant discipline or comparable working experience.
• Industrial background mechanical/electrical would be beneficial.
• Detailed knowledge of tendering and contract management methods and procedures.
• Strong legal grounding in construction contracts.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong awareness for costs and quality.
• Sensibility, drive and persistence to successfully manage a team.
• Strong target oriented, problem solver, self-driven.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system.
• Flexibility and the ability to handle multiple requests from across several areas.
• Strong sense of customer focus and teamwork.
• Self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative under minimal supervision.
• Proficient in the use of Excel, and other Office software.

Required Skills

• Procurement and contract experience in large/complex multimillion-pound packages.
• Experience within energy sector.

Preferred Skills

• Strong target oriented, problem solver, self-driven.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system.
• Flexibility and the ability to handle multiple requests from across several areas.
• Strong sense of customer focus and teamwork.
• Self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative under minimal supervision.

What we offer

• Competitive salary aligned with experience;
• Free birthday day
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Discounts from local businesses.
• Being part of an international environment

Additional Benefits after successful completion of probation

• Company Pension
• Death in Service
• Income Protection
• Flexible Friday
• Professional Membership fees
• Training and CPD

This job description is intended as a general guideline and is not exhaustive; it is a flexible document and may be subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the company.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity! Note this role is based in Ireland and you must be based in Ireland to complete the tasks of this role

We want an energy transition for everyone from everyone!