Procurement Engineer

We are an EPC contractor delivering wind power projects. We are running two wind farm projects in Serbia simultaneously and are recruiting a local Procurement Engineer. This role will be the key local interface for our Chinese project management team. The incumbent will be responsible for on-site material & equipment management, local supplier development, quotation negotiation and contract administration, with focus on electrical materials, tools, transformer testing and repair services for wind farms.

Key Responsibilities

• On-site material and equipment management: prepare local procurement plans according to engineering requisitions, track delivery, witness acceptance, maintain inventory records and coordinate warehousing to secure continuous construction supply.
• Local supplier identification, site assessment and qualification: develop qualified suppliers and service providers for cables, electrical tools, third party transformer testing, electrical equipment repair and other relevant services; maintain the approved vendor list.
• End-to-end procurement commercial execution: organize enquiry & comparison, conduct commercial and technical negotiation, prepare procurement contracts and purchase orders, follow up delivery, quality control and after-sales issue closure.
• Procurement document control: file quotations, contracts, technical agreements, delivery notes and inspection records; prepare regular reports on procurement status, pricing and supplier performance.
• Market intelligence collection: monitor local market prices, supply risks for electrical materials, equipment, and testing services in Serbia, propose alternative supply solutions when needed.
• Internal and external communication: communicate with local suppliers and service providers in Serbian; report procurement progress, risks and proposals to the Chinese project management team in English.
• Perform regular procurement engineer duties and other supply-chain coordination tasks assigned by project management.

Requirements

• Language: Fluent Serbian (native preferred); fluent English (speaking, listening, reading and writing), capable of independent technical and commercial negotiation and English report writing.
• Education & technical background: STEM degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Energy, Automation or related disciplines preferred). Bachelor’s graduates are highly preferred. Must possess fundamental engineering knowledge to understand wind electrical parameters and specifications.
• Soft skills: Proactive, responsible, well organized, with good negotiation and coordination skills. Accept on-site work, supplier site visits and short trips between the two wind project sites.

Preferred qualifications (not mandatory):

• Prior procurement experience in renewable energy, wind power, electrical equipment or testing & maintenance services;
• Familiar with Serbian commercial contracts, local tax rules and vendor qualification procedures;
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel);
• Basic awareness of European wind power standards.

What We Offer

• Full-time position. Remuneration to be negotiated based on candidate’s education and experience, benchmarked against local market rates for technical procurement roles in Serbia’s engineering sector.
• Statutory social contributions and paid leave in line with Serbian labour regulations.
• International project team with technical and management support from China.
• Clear career development opportunities within European wind EPC supply chain.

Application Documents

• CV (both Serbian and English versions);
• Brief description of previous procurement or supplier development experience (if applicable).