Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager, Wind Projects

Brazil, Sao Paulo

A global renewable energy organisation is urgently hiring a Procurement Manager to support its expanding wind project portfolio in Brazil. This position plays a pivotal role in securing and managing high-value contracts related to logistics, port operations, and key suppliers essential for wind turbine imports and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for wind projects in Brazil, managing the full procurement cycle from sourcing through contract execution.
• Oversee categories critical to wind project delivery, including logistics, port services, cranes, transportation, temporary manpower, design firms, and other engineering-related services.
• Engage and negotiate with key suppliers such as crane companies, logistics and transport providers, and port operators, particularly for turbine components imported
• Manage high-value PTCI (Port, Transport, Crane, Installation) contracts to ensure alignment with project timelines and commercial requirements.
• Work closely with Project Management, Operations, and technical teams to align procurement strategies with overall project delivery.
• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to internal governance, compliance standards, and cost-control strategies.
• Support the maturation of procurement processes and contribute to establishing a scalable sourcing framework for future LATAM expansion.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience within renewable energy, industrial projects, construction, or large-scale infrastructure.
• Strong and proven experience in PTCI procurement (Port, Transport, Crane, Installation) is mandatory.
• Prior experience supporting wind project procurement is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated capability in negotiating and managing high-value technical and logistics contracts.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Ethical, commercially astute, and comfortable working within a complex stakeholder environment.