Purchasing Officer

Position : Purchasing Officer

Expectations : AESC is undergoing rapid expansion with cutting-edge, never-before-built production lines, aiming to reach very high cell production volumes. Our work environment is dynamic, fast-paced, and highly innovative.

We are looking for someone with a strong passion for advancing energy sustainability, a drive to solve complex challenges, and a team-oriented mindset. You should thrive in high-performance environments and bring a proactive, solutions-driven attitude to every stage of the procurement process.

Role & Responsibilities

# Assist in delivering the procurement plan for construction services, engineering, and materials in alignment with the project's reverse construction schedule.

# Assist with commercial strategies with cost targets and package-specific sourcing approaches (local vs. centralized).

# Lead tendering processes, vendor selection, and bidding procedures.

# Negotiate, formalize, and manage contracts with vendors, ensuring compliance and delivery tracking.

# Manage contractual change orders and project-related negotiations.

# Oversee vendor payments, financial follow-up, and final settlements.

# Coordinate systemic PO / PR generation aligned with procurement planning outputs.

# Proactively identify opportunities to reduce costs and contribute to the acceleration of industrial development.

Requirements

# Engineering Master’s degree required.

# Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement and contract management for large-scale industrial construction projects (CAPEX

# €100M), ideally within MEP, CSA, or general construction.

# Additional experience in project control or construction management preferred.

# Strategic Sourcing, Cost Analyses, and Contract Negotiations skills required.

# Excellent written and verbal communication in English (C1 minimum), and presentation skills are a must.

# Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, SAP

# Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with challenging timelines and goals.

# Demonstrate a curious and open mindset towards exploring new ideas, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

# Ability to train and mentor colleagues on best practices for project management and execution.