About ContourGlobal
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 6 GW of installed capacity across multiple technologies and asset classes, with an additional 1.3 MW of renewables under construction and nearly 12 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.
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Procurement Manager
Houston/Hybrid
Job Summary
As a Procurement Manager, you will join our Procurement team! In this role, you will report to the Head of Procurement Operating Assets and lead regional procurement governance, performance, and planning while partnering closely with Operations and Strategic Procurement to drive procurement excellence and deliver sustainable value across the business. Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!
Key Responsibilities:
Governance & Planning
- Ensure all assets maintain accurate, monthly updated Procurement Plans.
- Validate procurement scope, value, timing, and contract visibility.
- Ensure Procurement Plans receive the required approvals from Plant Managers, Finance, and other relevant stakeholders.
Operational Oversight
- Oversee regional procurement activities and ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and governance standards.
- Lead complex procurements and mid-value negotiations (USD 50,000 to USD 100,000) in partnership with Operations.
- Ensure the appropriate use of framework agreements and adherence to procurement thresholds.
Strategic Alignment
- Identify strategic sourcing opportunities and engage Strategic Procurement where value can be created.
- Ensure early involvement of Strategic Procurement for high-value, critical, or cross-regional sourcing initiatives.
- Align regional procurement activities with enterprise category strategies and procurement frameworks.
Performance Management
- Monitor key procurement performance indicators, including cycle time, Procurement Plan accuracy, and supplier performance.
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement efficiency, cost optimization, and planning discipline.
Stakeholder & Escalation Management
- Serve as the primary procurement partner for regional leadership, Finance, and key business stakeholders.
- Manage procurement escalations and facilitate resolution of complex or cross-functional issues.
- Foster alignment between Operations, Strategic Procurement, and other business stakeholders.
Key Outcomes
- Deliver strong regional procurement performance across cost, efficiency, and compliance.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date Procurement Plans across all assigned assets.
- Build effective partnerships between Operations and Strategic Procurement to ensure the right sourcing approach for each initiative.
- Identify and escalate strategic sourcing and value creation opportunities.
- Drive supplier performance and continuous improvement across the region.
Qualifications and Skills:
Your profile is a natural match if you have:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Experience: 7 to 10 years of experience in procurement or operations management within the thermal and/or renewable energy industry, including experience supporting regional or multi entity procurement operations.
- Skills:
- Strong understanding of procurement governance, sourcing, and procurement processes.
- Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
- Professional proficiency in English.
- Travel requirements: Ability to travel based on business needs.
What drives your application forward:
- Leadership and coordination skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship building.
- Analytical thinking with a data driven approach to decision making.
- Commercial awareness and business acumen.
- Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
- Organizational awareness and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
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.
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.
