Category Manager - PV Panel & Structure

This position is part of the S&E (Structuring & Execution) department which encompasses the following areas of expertise: project management contract and purchasing management supply chain management construction management and technical expertise.

Within S&E team the Supply Chain Management team is taking care of our global procurement strategy our category management strategy of our various products & services and our logistic operations.

As the Category Manager for PV Panel & Structure you will be aiming to increase our level of control & knowledge for the PV modules & structures category and to standardize our methodology for all the regions.

Based in the head office of Paris your main tasks will be as follow:

Suppliers Management:

• Sourcing. Identify evaluate and onboard new partners based on capabilities technology compliance requirements and strategic priorities including managing onboarding processes such as NDAs and KYC
• Supplier Mapping. Maintain and update the supplier profiles including spend analysis capabilities power mapping audit results and NDA/KYC status while monitoring ongoing topics and ensuring continuous performance assessment through KPI tracking
• Relationship Building. Foster strong trust-based relationships with suppliers through regular engagement meetings collaboration and alignment on shared goals

Frameworks. Negotiate and manage framework agreements that reflect business objectives and support long-term value-driven partnerships.
 

Strategic Planning:

• Pipeline. Maintain a realistic non-confidential procurement pipeline that can be shared transparently with suppliers contractors and partners
• Strategic Plan. Develop a 3Y procurement plan including a strategic allocation matrix aligning group and partnerships strategies with project needs and risk mitigation
• Internal Reviews. Deliver monthly and quarterly management reviews including key procurement metrics and supplier performance analysis
• Spend Analysis. Track and analyze spending by supplier and contractor including indirect procurement to identify cost-saving opportunities and strategic sourcing approaches.
   

Continuous Improvement:

• ESG Strategy. Champion a best-in-class ESG approach publicly advocate strong standards and implement actions that elevate sustainability performance across the supply chain
• Innovation Roadmap. Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in areas such as circularity cybersecurity digitalization AI and other transversal innovations.
   

Market Watch:

• Industry Events. Attend exhibitions conferences webinars and workshops to stay informed on market developments and emerging technologies
• Regulatory & Geopolitical Monitoring. Track global regulatory changes incentives and barriers to ensure compliance is embedded in procurement processes
• Pricing Trends. Monitor short- and long-term price trends using market intelligence tools RFQs and industry memberships to inform procurement decisions.
• Competitor Benchmarking. Collect and analyse competitor data to understand market positioning strategies and maintain competitiveness.
   

Project Support:

• Lead full contracting process including drafting and negotiation (internal & external contracts)
• Pre-Qualification. Ensure supplier mapping is complete; source new suppliers and new EPCs in the regions including on-site visits and manage pre-qualification processes and KYC where needed
• Tendering. Support Contract and Procurement Manager tender scoring and decision-making by providing strategic insights such as supplier workload past collaboration compliance and alignment with group strategies
• REX (Structuration). Support the Contract and Procurement Manager with internal preparation and external communication to non-awarded bidders ensuring insights are captured in supplier mapping for future sourcing
• REX (Execution). Lead post-execution reviews with suppliers/contractors and ensure insights are used for continuous improvement.

Qualifications :

Must-have

• 3-5 years experience in the following areas: project procurement contract drafting and contract negotiation
• International and multicultural exposure
• Excellent command of both French and English.

Nice-to-have

• Knowledge of the PV Modules market in terms of key players geopolitical situation prices and available technologies
• Renewable energy experience.

Additional Information :

Key elements:

• Location: Akuo headquarters at 140 avenue des Champs-Elyses 75008 Paris
• Salary: between 50k to 55k 5% target bonus
• Type of contract: permanent
• The position is open to remote work up to 2 days per week 10 floating days per year (i.e. 100 days per year).

Other benefits:

• Up to 37 days off per year
• Holiday bonus gift vouchers
• Profit-sharing
• Lunch allowance (10 x 19 per month) 60% reimbursed
• Public transport paid at 75% of the current rate or sustainable mobility package
• Pleasant premises with landscaped terraces and gym.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time