Senior Procurement & Logistics Coordinator

Cape Town, South Africa

At Release by Scatec, you get to work on something that matters. We develop and deploy flexible, modular solar and battery solutions that accelerate access to reliable and affordable clean energy across Africa. As part of a global and agile organisation, you will work with skilled colleagues across functions and geographies, take real ownership, and contribute to a company driven by the vision of improving our future.

At the heart of everything we do is our belief that we bring the energy – the energy for change, connection, and growth. It shapes how we collaborate, innovate, and create impact together.

If you are looking for a role where your contribution is visible, your development matters, and your work supports a more sustainable future, Release by Scatec may be the right place for you.

Ready to make an impact?

Why this role matters

As a Senior Procurement & Logistics Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of renewable energy projects through effective procurement, logistics, and contract administration. You will support projects throughout their lifecycle by managing procurement processes, coordinating logistics activities, administering contracts, and ensuring compliance with governance requirements. Your ability to identify risks, coordinate stakeholders, and maintain operational excellence will directly contribute to delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

What you'll be doing

In this role, you will take ownership of procurement, logistics, and contract coordination activities across assigned projects, including:

• Coordinate procurement and logistics activities throughout project structuring and execution, ensuring compliance with company processes and operating systems
• Lead and manage RFP processes, supplier evaluations, commercial recommendations, and procurement documentation for project requirements
• Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain and logistics risks while maintaining project shipping registers and supporting project controls
• Support supplier and contractor negotiations and coordinate contract administration activities throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor procurement packages, budgets, contract deliverables, and project milestones to ensure successful project execution
• Manage supplier performance, warranty claims, spare parts procurement, contract variations, and supporting documentation requirements
• Drive procurement compliance, governance requirements, audits, and document management activities across project locations
• Provide project reporting, stakeholder coordination, and continuous improvement support while promoting strong ethics, quality standards, and operational excellence

Your work will support real projects, real operational outcomes, and the continued growth of renewable energy infrastructure across Africa and beyond.

What you'll gain

• Professional growth through ownership, exposure, and meaningful contribution from day one
• Hands-on experience in a role where the challenge is energising, fast-moving, meaningful, and built on learning through doing
• Broader commercial understanding through close collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Exposure to international renewable energy projects across multiple markets and geographies
• Opportunity to develop advanced procurement, logistics, and contract management expertise within a growing business
• Experience working with global suppliers, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams in the energy transition sector

What you'll bring

Experience and qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business, or a related discipline
• CIPS qualification
• Minimum 5 years' experience in supply chain management on infrastructure, energy, engineering, construction, or related projects
• Minimum 3 years' experience supporting renewable energy construction projects, with solar PV project execution exposure in Africa considered highly advantageous
• Good understanding of accounting and ERP systems such as SAP and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with strong analytical and reporting capabilities

What it's like to work at Release by Scatec

At Release by Scatec, we combine purpose with performance. We value responsibility, clarity, and collaboration, and we encourage people to challenge existing ways of working, contribute ideas, and keep developing. You can expect an environment where people work together across disciplines and geographies, where good performance matters, and where you are trusted to take ownership without unnecessary hierarchy.

If you are motivated by building efficient supply chains, managing complex project logistics, and supporting the successful delivery of renewable energy projects, this could be a strong next step in your career. We are looking for someone who combines strong commercial awareness with a process-driven mindset, enjoys working across cultures and functions, and can build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining high standards of governance and execution.

What we offer

At Release by Scatec, you will be part of a company with a clear and ambitious purpose, working on renewable energy solutions that make a lasting difference. You will gain responsibility early, learn from experienced colleagues, and build your capabilities in a business that offers global exposure, strong development opportunities, and meaningful work in the energy transition.

Release by Scatec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, competence, and business needs.

We review applications on an ongoing basis.