Procurement Manager – BESS (Sharjah, UAE)

About the role

We are looking for a detail‑oriented Procurement Manager – BESS to lead end‑to‑end sourcing of battery energy storage system equipment and related electrical components for utility‑scale and commercial renewable projects in Sharjah, UAE.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project specifications, schedules and budgets.
• Identify and qualify domestic and international suppliers/OEMs for BESS hardware, including battery cells, modules, racks, PCS and complete systems.
• Maintain an approved supplier database and conduct market intelligence on pricing and availability.
• Assess suppliers on technical capability, capacity, certifications, financial strength, references, warranty and delivery performance.
• Perform supplier audits and factory assessments as required.
• Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs, evaluate techno‑commercial offers and create cost analyses and negotiation strategies.
• Issue purchase orders/contracts ensuring alignment with technical specs, quantities, delivery milestones and contractual terms.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7–12 years of procurement or supply‑chain experience, preferably in BESS, solar EPC, renewable energy or power projects.
• Proven experience procuring BESS or major electrical equipment and handling large‑value international packages.
• Strong understanding of BESS technical and commercial requirements.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of MS Office.

Required skills

• SAP
• Oracle
• MS Office