Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist

ContourGlobal, a KKR company, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) focused on developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets across Europe, North and South America, with a presence in Africa and Asia. The company currently manages 6 GW of installed capacity across multiple technologies and asset classes, with an additional 1.3 MW of renewables under construction and nearly 12 GW under development. ContourGlobal is accelerating the decarbonization of its portfolio and evolving into a predominantly renewable IPP, supported by long
- term contracts and innovative PPAs coupled with energy management solutions that deliver value beyond market standards. As a symbol of its ongoing transformation and growth, the company recently unveiled a new brand identity, celebrating 20 years of history and embracing The Right Power Forward as its guiding purpose. We are looking for a Strategic Procurement Officer in Milan/Hybrid As Strategic Procurement Officer, you will join our Procurement team You will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies, managing strategic suppliers, and delivering value through scale, standardization, and optimization of procurement activities. The role operates between regional and global layers, ensuring that procurement moves beyond transactional execution to structured value creation and risk mitigation. Lead sourcing and negotiations for projects above defined thresholds ( ~Conduct supplier market analysis and benchmarking ~ Standardize contracts and procurement approaches ~ Support operational teams with strategic sourcing input ~ Prepare documentation packages for execution by Operational Procurement ~ Contract compliance and standardization Strategic sourcing effectiveness Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain ~3–5 years of procurement experience; ~ Experience in O&M of Renewable assets (BESS, PV, Wind) will be considered a strong advantage ~ Experience in category management and strategic sourcing ~

Skills:
Strong analytical and commercial skills ~ English proficiency Strong negotiation and commercial acumen Analytical and data-driven decision-making Cross-functional collaboration You can find here more about our Purpose, Mission and Values. As a globally integrated team, we push boundaries, work collaboratively, and remain agile in the pursuit of excellence. With an entrepreneurial mindset, we encourage initiative and innovation. Our Employee Ownership Program allows our employee-owners to make a difference and drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all We foster a culture where individuals are empowered to succeed, contribute and shape the future of sustainable energy. Cross-border collaboration shapes our way of working: our diverse workforce reflects the multicultural environment we embrace every day. We enjoy making the most of our shared spaces to foster teamwork and collaboration. At the same time, our flexible working policy allows us to prioritize results while supporting wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance. We know that skills and experience come in different forms, and we value diverse perspectives. The most important skills are collaboration, respect, trustworthiness and execution. So go ahead
- apply, and let’s contribute to the new energy transition together ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of our society and the markets in which we operate.