Procurement Manager

About the role

Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!

Key Responsibilities

• Governance & Planning
• Ensure all assets maintain accurate, monthly updated Procurement Plans.
• Validate procurement scope, value, timing, and contract visibility.
• Ensure Procurement Plans receive the required approvals from Plant Managers, Finance, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Operational Oversight
• Oversee regional procurement activities and ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and governance standards.
• Lead complex procurements and mid-value negotiations (USD 50,000 to USD 100,000) in partnership with Operations.
• Ensure the appropriate use of framework agreements and adherence to procurement thresholds.
• Strategic Alignment
• Identify strategic sourcing opportunities and engage Strategic Procurement where value can be created.
• Ensure early involvement of Strategic Procurement for high-value, critical, or cross-regional sourcing initiatives.
• Align regional procurement activities with enterprise category strategies and procurement frameworks.
• Performance Management
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Procurement Plans across all assigned assets.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement efficiency, cost optimization, and planning discipline.
• Stakeholder & Escalation Management
• Serve as the primary procurement partner for regional leadership, Finance, and key business stakeholders.
• Manage procurement escalations and facilitate resolution of complex or cross-functional issues.
• Foster alignment between Operations, Strategic Procurement, and other business stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 7 to 10 years of experience in procurement or operations management within the thermal and/or renewable energy industry, including experience supporting regional or multi-entity procurement operations.
• Skills: Strong understanding of procurement governance, sourcing, and procurement processes. Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP). Professional proficiency in English. Travel requirements: Ability to travel based on business needs.

Our Values

We are doers, committed to doing things right. We act with integrity and transparency. We think and act like entrepreneurs.

Working@CG

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. At ContourGlobal you are an employee, and you are also an owner. 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!

About ContourGlobal

ContourGlobal, a KKR Company, led by CEO Antonio Cammisecra, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets worldwide. The company currently manages 5.3 GW of installed capacity across different power generation technologies and asset categories, with an additional 1 GW of renewables under construction and a further 9.8 GW under development. The operational footprint of the company extends to 18 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America. The company has committed to speed up the decarbonization of its portfolio with a sustainable transition of its thermal fleet, the repowering of existing renewable assets and the organic development of new renewable projects. ContourGlobal boasts 20 years of a strong collaboration with communities, institutions, and customers that benefit from its electricity supply through long-term contracts or innovative PPAs, coupled with energy management solutions.

Nearest Major Market

Houston