Project Procurement Officer

The Project Procurement Officer (PPO) is responsible for managing procurement activities across ZE Energy’s utility-scale renewable energy projects in France, Italy, and Germany, including both standalone BESS and hybrid (PV BESS) projects.

The role covers the full procurement lifecycle for EPC contracts, Balance of Plant (BOP), and key technical and advisory services (e.g., Owner’s Engineer, HSE agent …). The PPO ensures that sourcing strategies are competitive, bankable, and aligned with project timelines and financing requirements.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager (Paris HQ), the PPO works closely with cross-functional teams (Development, Engineering, Finance, Operations) and local project teams in country, as well as with external suppliers across Europe.

Key responsibilities :

Strategic Sourcing & Market Intelligence : Conduct supplier market screening across key categories (EPC - PV & BESS, BOP contractors, O&M providers, and technical advisors), Build and maintain a qualified supplier database across France, Italy, and Germany, Gather and update market intelligence (pricing benchmarks, contractual practices, technical trends).

Supplier Prequalification : Lead supplier prequalification processes (technical and financial due diligence, documentation review and scoring, site visits and supplier audits), Coordinate internal validation with technical and project teams.

Tendering & Procurement Execution : Prepare and launch RFIs/RFQs in line with project procurement strategies, Manage end-to-end tender processes (bid preparation and documentation, supplier clarification rounds, bid evaluation and comparison -technical, commercial, contractual).

Negotiation & Contracting : Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers, Ensure alignment with ZE Energy’s standards and bankability requirements, Support contract finalization through to signature.

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