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 Be Doing: The Material and Services Procurement Lead is responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing and purchasing initiatives for utility-scale capital equipment, construction, and engineering services in support of EDPR NA's project portfolio. This role establishes procurement strategies, drives competitive sourcing and supplier negotiations, oversees contract development and supplier performance, and continuously enhances procurement processes, tools, and governance to optimize cost, quality, risk, and supplier value across the organization. <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Develop and execute sourcing strategies for major capital equipment, construction, engineering, and engineering services supporting EDPR NA projects.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Lead competitive sourcing events, supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and contract execution to deliver the best overall value.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, including supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives to improve delivery and cost.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Develop and maintain procurement policies, processes, tools, and contract templates to drive consistency, compliance, and operational excellence.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Partner with internal stakeholders to support project execution through effective procurement planning and commercial guidance.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Mentor and develop procurement team members and provide leadership to Procurement Analysts and Associates.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Additional duties as required</li> </ul> Direct reports: 0 Travel: 10-20% Minimum Requirements: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">7 + years of experience in contract management, procurement, and negotiations</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Thorough knowledge of the competitive bid process for construction, engineering, and operations services and of negotiation techniques </li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise (Preferred)</li> </ul> Behavioral Requirements: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to be self-motivated and problem-solve</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Excellent time-management skills</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Familiarity with short- and long-term planning techniques</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Demonstrated efficiency in managing multi-disciplinary tasks</li> </ul> <h5 style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Physical demands & working conditions:</h5> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or scheduled form</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds </li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary</li> </ul> <div></div>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 <a title="" href="https://edp.com/en/careers/inside-edp" target="_self">our purpose</a>. Equal opportunities for all Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill 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 reasons 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 Discover <a href="https://edp.com/en/media/edp-stories/our-recruitment-tips" target="_self">our tips</a> to enhance your performance during the recruitment process and apply until July 31th, 2026, if you think you are the right fit for this opportunity.

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