We are looking for experience of negotiating contracts for BESS technology from the supplier side, as this complements our existing team. You'll join our procurement team who negotiate Construction and Supply Agreements (EPC, BoPs, O&M and LTSAs) for Aukera’s projects across all regions. You will report to our Head of Procurement at Aukera, and be an essential part of the international and multidisciplinary Procurement team. There will be plenty of opportunities to develop your skills as the company grows. Aukera has a hybrid working policy, which allows teams to build strong working and learning relationships while working face to face, while also providing the flexibility to work from home a couple of days per week. This role will also include regular travel across the Europe and further afield to meet with our suppliers, consultants and contractors. * Leading the tendering phase for BESS Equipment and Services from start to end. * Sourcing of Contractors and Suppliers, including prequalification (economical, technical and ESG assessment). * Preparing of RFQ templates for Equipment and Services. * Negotiating and obtaining signatures for NDAs with Contractors and Suppliers. * Negotiating EPCs, BoPs Supply Agreements, LTSA and any other relevant Agreements in collaboration with the Aukera Legal team and the rest of the business. * Collecting all relevant contract inputs (payment schedule, construction schedule, local requirements, etc.) from other departments. * Transferring of Equipment and Services Agreements to the construction team and supporting contract management activities during the construction phase. * Preparation of comparative tables and creation of Aukera’s awarding criteria for Services & Equipment. * Supporting the creation of CAPEX and OPEX calculators for all technologies (PV, Storage and Onshore Wind), and ensuring they are regularly updated * Supporting the Procurement team in the creation of procedures, workflows and best procurement practices to push the team to the next level of efficiency and quality. * Act as an Aukera Ambassador for our contractors and suppliers, and attend trade fairs, site visits as required * 25 days annual leave plus public holidays * Private Healthcare for you and your family * Additional benefits dependent on country.
Minimum 3 years BESS experience in an IPP or BESS OEM
Minimum 7 Years experience negotiating tenders and procurement projects from either side of the table
A degree in Engineering
An excellent network of contractors in the renewable energy sector
Excellent written and spoken English, as this is the working language at Aukera. Additional languages would be useful.
Adept at working to challenging deadlines, prioritizing effectively and managing own workload.
Enjoys working with a dynamic and highly engaged team, as well as working independently.
A flexible and proactive attitude, keen to take responsibility and to use initiative.
Confident in building relationships internally across the team and externally with suppliers.
Headquartered in Belgium, we have offices in Brussels, Bucharest, London, Edinburgh, Rome, Berlin, and Seville.Aukera manage a diversified pipeline of over 15 GW in onshore wind, solar, and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.