Energy procurement specialist
Employer · Tessero
Buyer
Supply and logistics managerFull-timeBudapest
Tessero is seeking a Procurement Executive in Budapest to lead international sourcing activities for energy-related categories, including electric vehicle charging points (EVCPs), solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, solar panels, and related infrastructure. You will develop and implement international procurement strategies, lead strategic tender processes, analyze energy market developments, and negotiate framework agreements.
Tasks
- You'll lead international sourcing activities for energy-related categories, including electric vehicle charging points (EVCPs), solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, solar panels, and related infrastructure.
- You'll develop and implement international procurement strategies for energy infrastructure, identifying opportunities for cost optimization, supplier consolidation, and standardization across ALDI SOUTH countries.
- You'll lead strategic tender processes, including market assessments, supplier prequalification, RFQs and RFPs, commercial bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
- You'll analyze energy market developments, supplier landscapes, pricing trends, and emerging technologies to identify strategic sourcing opportunities and support long-term procurement decisions.
- You'll evaluate commercial proposals and investment cases for EV charging and solar PV projects, considering CAPEX, total cost of ownership, return on investment, and long-term cost efficiency.
- You'll negotiate framework agreements and commercial terms with suppliers, installers, and energy solution providers to secure competitive pricing and favorable contractual conditions.
- You'll collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align energy procurement strategies with business objectives and local requirements.
- You'll identify opportunities to leverage international purchasing volumes, harmonize technical and commercial specifications, and establish preferred supplier arrangements across countries.
- You'll assess procurement risks related to energy market volatility, supplier capacity, investment costs, regulatory developments, and technological evolution to support robust sourcing strategies.
Requirements
- You have completed a degree or commercial training, ideally in business administration, procurement, supply chain management, or a similar field.
- You have several years of relevant experience in strategic procurement, category management, or energy sourcing, ideally in renewable energy, solar PV, EV charging infrastructure, or the broader energy sector.
- You have proven experience developing sourcing strategies, leading competitive tenders, negotiating contracts, and managing strategic supplier relationships.
- You have experience working cross-functionally and are comfortable managing different stakeholder expectations across the organization.
- You enjoy communicating with internal and external stakeholders and are comfortable working in an international environment.
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- You are fluent in English; German language skills are advantageous.
- Knowledge of electricity procurement, power purchase agreements (PPAs), energy pricing models, and relevant European energy regulations is an advantage.