Senior Director, Commercial Management
Pubblicato il 18-09-2026 - Piper Maddox in Italia
European Procurement Director – Renewables (BESS, Solar PV & Wind)
Location: Milan, Italy
Salary: Competitive + Premio
The Opportunity
Piper Maddox are supporting a leading European IPP developing, financing and operating utility-scale Solar PV, BESS and Onshore Wind projects across Europe.
With a significant multi-GW pipeline, they are looking for a Procurement Director to lead their procurement strategy and supply chain operations from their Milan headquarters.
You will take strategic and operational ownership of procurement, combining high-value negotiations, tender management, supplier strategy and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement procurement strategies across Solar PV, BESS and Wind projects.
Lead end-to-end RFP/RFQ and tender processes , from supplier selection through to contract award.
Negotiate major equipment and supply agreements covering BESS systems, PV modules, inverters, mounting structures and WTGs .
Negotiate and manage EPC, BESS, LTSA and O&M; contracts .
Oversee purchasing and PO workflows ,
ensuring alignment with project financing and construction milestones.
Collaborate closely with EPC, Engineering, Development, Legal, Finance and Construction teams.
Ensure procurement activities meet corporate governance and ESG requirements.
Key Requirements
~10+ years’ procurement experience within renewable energy, energy infrastructure or utilities.
~ Proven experience managing procurement for utility-scale Solar PV and BESS ; Wind/WTG experience is advantageous.
~ Strong knowledge of the European renewable energy supply chain, EPC market and major equipment suppliers.
~ Proven experience negotiating high-value equipment and EPC contracts.
~ Experience leading and developing procurement teams.
~ Fluent Italian and English .
~ Based in or willing to relocate to Milan , with regular office presence.
~ Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics or a related field.
What We Offer
Senior leadership position within a well-