Energy Storage Procurement Manager (BESS)

Job Description

The Energy Storage Procurement Manager is a key role within the OX2 Energy Storage business organization, responsible for the sourcing and procurement of energy storage systems and related insurances for the successful construction of energy storage projects.

About the role

The Energy Storage Procurement Manager is responsible for defining procurement strategy, leading negotiations, managing commercial aspects, and ensuring appropriate risk allocation within contracts and procurement processes.

The scope includes integrated utility-scale energy storage solutions such as battery units, power conversion systems, control systems, transformers, and switchgear, depending on project-specific requirements.

In the short to medium term, the focus will be on the procurement of integrated lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The role will also monitor opportunities related to alternative energy storage technologies and procurement models.

Responsibilities

• Procure energy storage solutions and insurances for OX2's BESS projects
• Lead and conduct contract negotiations
• Manage the procurement process, including:
  • Pre-qualification of suppliers, including ESG due diligence
  • Coordination of tender preparation with engineering and relevant project stakeholders
  • Contributing to the development and improvement of supply and long-term service agreement templates
  • Providing input to CAPEX and OPEX benchmarks for energy storage projects
  • Supporting lenders' due diligence processes
  • Managing claims and contractual follow-up
• Maintain and develop relationships with key suppliers
• Monitor and maintain up-to-date market intelligence on the energy storage supply chain

Who we are looking for

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in BESS procurement or sales within utility-scale projects (>30 MW/MWh) across multiple countries
• Strong commercial mindset combined with an understanding of engineering aspects
• Driven and proactive, with the ability to anticipate challenges and opportunities
• Pragmatic and collaborative, with strong listening and communication skills
• Agile and creative thinker able to identify possibilities and opportunities
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Well organized and structured
• Strong communication skills both internally and externally
• Strong expertise in commercial terms, negotiation, and risk identification and mitigation
• Experience in establishing procurement procedures, processes, and contract templates.
• Fluency in English and Italian is required

Why join OX2

At OX2, you will work in an entrepreneurial and international environment, together with highly skilled colleagues committed to driving the energy transition.

We offer opportunities to contribute to large-scale renewable energy projects that create long-term value for society.

Recruitment Process

At OX2, we believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and lead to better decisions. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage everyone with the right competence and experience with the permission to work in Italy to apply.

Our recruitment process is competence-based, which means the qualifications for the role guide the selection and evaluation of candidates. Based on that, we conduct assessments as part of the process to make sure that our process is fair, unbiased, and data driven.

We will review and interview candidates continuously, so please do not hesitate to send your application today.