Job title: Purchasing O&M Specialist
Country: Spain
City: Madrid
Business Unit: EDP RENEWABLES EUROPE, S.L.
EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.
Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.
What you will do:
As a Purchasing O&M specialist at EDP, you will be responsible for,
General responsibilities:
- Drive and support the RGA Procurement Manager throughout the full procurement/contracting cycle-from defining the scope to issuing the Purchase Order-ensuring alignment with EDP Group policies and achieving the favourable conditions in cost, warranties, deadlines and quality, while contributing to strategic initiatives aimed at long‑term partnerships with OEMs and service companies.
- Manage O&M services procurement for Facilities (Wind Turbines, PV Plants, Substations, storage, etc.), delivering significant cost savings through negotiation and cost‑reduction projects.
- Lead RFI/RFP processes by preparing commercial specifications, centralizing stakeholder communication, conducting negotiations and assessments, managing contract closure, reporting, and securing internal approvals.
- Perform commercial analysis supporting technical teams in offer assessments, ensuring proposal homogeneity, challenging technical evaluations, optimizing scope based on market input, reviewing supplier alternatives to improve scope and pricing, ensuring competitive processes, and overseeing purchase order preparation.
- Execute Supplier Management and Supplier Development to secure and enhance top-performing suppliers and ensure an optimal supply chain.
- Conduct Contract Management by negotiating the most favourable terms and coordinating with all relevant departments (development, legal, risk, operations, construction, etc.)
- Maintain strong commercial relationships with suppliers to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership, supporting continuous improvement with cost and performance benchmarks.
- Monitor market conditions to ensure terms reflect current market standards (workshops/benchmarking), identify new suppliers to broaden competition, and activate existing suppliers to reduce prices against historical data and recent offers.
Employment type: Full-Time
Work site: Hybrid Model
Availability to Travel: Up to 10%.
What are we looking for:
1. Academic Skills:
- University Degree and Graduate Degree (includes Master or other graduate level degrees) - degree in Engineering or similar field (aeronautical, energy, industrial, mining, electrical, mechanical, or similar).
2. Professional Experience:
- Experience level: Between 1 and 3 or 4 years in procurement, including contract negotiation.
- Experience in renewable industry is a plus.
3. Specific Knowledge:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office package (Excel, Word, etc.).
4. Languages:
- Fluent Spanish and English Level (Oral and Writing) is mandatory. Other are a plus.
More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.
Equal opportunities for all
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfil our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.
Need more arguments to apply?
As a top employer we:
- Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making.
- Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits.
- Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility.
Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:
- Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
- Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
- Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
- Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle
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