Strategic Procurement Lead

ContourGlobal, a KKR company, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) focused on developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets across Europe, North and South America, with a presence in Africa and Asia. The company currently manages 5.5 GW of installed capacity across multiple technologies and asset classes, with an additional 800 MW of renewables under construction and nearly 12.6 GW under development.

ContourGlobal is accelerating the decarbonization of its portfolio and evolving into a predominantly renewable IPP, supported by long- term contracts and innovative PPAs coupled with energy management solutions that deliver value beyond market standards. As a symbol of its ongoing transformation and growth, the company recently unveiled a new brand identity, celebrating 20 years of history and embracing The Right Power Forward as its guiding purpose.

Job Summary

As a Strategic Procurement Lead, you will join our Procurement Team and report directly to the Latam Procurement Manager. In this role, you will support Chile and the South America region by leading and managing sourcing events and tenders in accordance with the Company's procurement standards and best practices, while developing deep category and supplier expertise.

The Strategic Procurement Lead is responsible for the timely and accurate procurement of goods and services across designated categories, with a particular focus on renewable energy technologies. This role involves managing supplier sourcing, negotiations, onboarding, contracting, and ongoing supplier performance and relationship management. Additionally, the position prepares procurement documentation, reports, and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory compliance reporting. Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!

Key Responsibilities: 

• Procurement of Goods and Services
  • Manage the end-to-end procurement process for goods and services within designated categories, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, timely delivery, and compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Sourcing Events/Tenders
  • Lead and manage sourcing events and competitive tender processes in accordance with Company guidelines and procurement standards.
  • Evaluate bids and proposals against technical, commercial, and contractual requirements while ensuring alignment with budget expectations.
• Identification of New Suppliers and Opportunities
  • Identify, assess, and onboard qualified suppliers to strengthen and diversify the Company's supplier base.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for cost savings, innovation, process improvements, and value creation.
• Supplier and Contract Management
  • Conduct complex commercial negotiations to secure favorable pricing, contractual terms, and service levels.
  • Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills: 

Your profile is a natural match if you have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 5-8 years of progressive procurement experience across a diverse range of goods and services within a multinational environment. Experience in renewable energy, power generation, or infrastructure sectors will be considered an advantage.
• Travel Requirements: upon business needs.
• Skills
  • Proven track record of leading complex sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations.
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
  • Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

What drives your application forward:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Proficiency in procurement software (SAP; Coupa) will be considered a plus.
• Knowledge of market trends and supplier management practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Our Values

«We» is our greatest asset

We respect and protect the environment

We are doers, committed to doing things right

We act with integrity and transparency

We think and act like entrepreneurs

You can find here more about our Purpose, Mission and Values.

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!

We foster a culture where individuals are empowered to succeed, contribute and shape the future of sustainable energy.

Cross-border collaboration shapes our way of working: our diverse workforce reflects the multicultural environment we embrace every day.

We offer a competitive compensation package: we believe in meritocracy and rewarding meaningful contributions.

We enjoy making the most of our shared spaces to foster teamwork and collaboration. At the same time, our flexible working policy allows us to prioritize results while supporting wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.

Interested in joining our company?

We know that skills and experience come in different forms, and we value diverse perspectives. 

If you’re excited about this role but you think you still need to learn some of the required skills, we’d still love to hear from you. You are much more than your CV, so come as you are and tell us who you aspire to become! The most important skills are collaboration, respect, trustworthiness and execution. So go ahead—apply, and let’s contribute to the new energy transition together!

ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of our society and the markets in which we operate.