Maria SAGUERO

•Lead a team of 6 Contract Managers and the EPC Category Manager, overseeing Procurement and Contract Management activities across all regions (EU, Latam, US) •Own the end to end procurement and contracting strategy at group level, covering multi million projects and EPC suppliers strategy. •Define and drive EPC contracting strategy for key technologies including Wind, PV and BESS, ensuring robust contractual framework and risk mitigation. •Lead procurement and contracting activities across the full project lifecycle, from development and project structuring to construction phase. •Support in claims management decisions, with a direct impact in projects outcomes and commercial performance. •Manage and develop team capabilities, including leadership of category expertise and alignment of procurement practice across regions. •Design and implement standardized procurement frameworks, improving governance, efficiency and risk control. •Drive deployment of procurement an contract management tools to enhnace performance, visibility and compliance •Lead complex contractual structuring in collaboration with legal, engineering and finance teams

•Defined and deployed global procurement strategy for PV modules and inverters across multiple regions (Europe, LATAM, Asia) •Managed strategic supplier relationships and led contract negotiations with key industry players •Established and optimized supplier panels based on performance, cost, and ESG criteria •Standardized procurement processes and implemented tools to improve efficiency and governance across regions •Led framework agreement structuring and contract audits to ensure consistency and risk mitigation •Coordinated procurement activities across subsidiaries to leverage volume, optimize costs, and align sourcing strategies •Provided market intelligence and pricing analysis to support strategic decision making at corporate level •Contributed to ESG initiatives through supplier audits and sustainability focused procurement practices

•Led sourcing and contracting for construction works and equipment across PV projects (EPC, BOP, main equipment) •Managed the procurement processes including supplier sourcing, RFP management, bid evaluation, and contract negotiation •Defined procurement strategies aligned with project timelines, technical requirements, and multi-million € budgets •Conducted supplier due diligence and audits in collaboration with legal and technical teams •Negotiated commercial and contractual terms for EPC related services, engineering works and equipment •Coordinated cross-functional teams (engineering, legal, QHSE) throughout the procurement lifecycle •Supported project teams in technical clarifications and contract execution phases (claims, amendments, commercial negotiation, settlements)

•Managed procurement activities for the construction of PV projects (EPC/BOP) across multiple regions (Europe, US, LATAM, Africa) •Led sourcing, supplier selection, and RFP processes for engineering and construction services (EPC, BOP, main equipment) •Performed technical and commercial bid evaluations in collaboration with project teams •Led Contract Negotiations •Supported project teams during execution phases (claims, amendments, commercial negotiation, settlements) •Coordinated stakeholders (engineering, legal, procurement) to ensure alignment and efficiency •Contributed to supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and contract compliance

•Managed sourcing and supplier selection for O&M services across international solar assets (EU and LATAM) •Led tender processes •Led Contract negotiations •Defined technical specifications with operations teams to ensure service performance •Managed procurement activities within an annual budget of ~2.5M€ across multiple geographies •Ensured compliance with procurement policies, ethical standards, and HSE requirements