Procurement Consultant (Freelance)

Location: Germany (Remote with occasional project travel as required)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 12 Months
Contract Type: Freelance / Self-Employed
Workload: 2-3 Days per Week

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Consultant to support the delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects across Germany. The successful candidate will play a key role in supplier and subcontractor procurement, commercial negotiations, and contract management for PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven procurement professional with a strong network of subcontractors and suppliers within the German renewables market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for German PV and BESS projects.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suitable subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Prepare, issue, and manage RFQs, tenders, and procurement packages.
• Conduct commercial evaluations and supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing and contractual terms.
• Support contract drafting, review, negotiation, and execution.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and key supply chain partners.
• Ensure procurement activities align with project schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and support contract administration throughout project delivery.
• Collaborate closely with project management, engineering, construction, and commercial teams.
• Provide market intelligence on subcontractor availability, pricing trends, and procurement risks within the German renewables sector.

Requirements

Essential

• Native German speaker with fluent English language skills.
• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or commercial management roles.
• Strong commercial and contract negotiation background.
• Demonstrable experience identifying, procuring, and managing subcontractors.
• Previous experience working on utility-scale Solar PV and/or BESS projects in Germany.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of German construction and renewable energy supply chains.
• Ability to work independently in a freelance consulting environment.
• Full right to work in Germany (EU passport holder or German residency).

Desirable

• Existing network of subcontractors and suppliers within the German renewable energy market.
• Experience working for EPC contractors, developers, or IPPs.
• Knowledge of German procurement and contracting practices.
• Experience supporting projects through construction and commissioning phases.

What’s on Offer

• 12-month freelance contract with immediate start.
• Flexible engagement of 2-3 days per week.
• Opportunity to support major renewable energy projects across Germany.
• Competitive day rate based on experience.
• Long-term potential for contract extension depending on project pipeline.

If you are an experienced procurement professional with a strong track record in German PV and BESS projects, we would be keen to hear from you.