RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Procurement
As a Category Manager in RWE’s Major Components team, you will support both category management and the operational purchasing activities for RWE’s offshore and onshore wind farms during the operating phase and optimise RWE’s supply chain measures throughout the sites’ life cycle.
An excellent opportunity for an individual who has procurement experience and is keen to progress their career.
Role Description:
Support RWE’s operational offshore and onshore wind projectsManagement of the negotiation of Major Component contracts in a multidisciplinary and international teamDevelopment, implementation, and management of purchasing strategies for Major Components contracts, with specific emphasis on the gearbox category - which includes supply and refurbishment strategiesDevelopment and implementation of framework agreements for major components contractsEnsure the right balance of European/global and regional framework agreements to provide comprehensive solutions to the fleetDevelopment and implementation of stakeholder management with colleagues from the operations department(s) and central teams including Engineering and Legal departmentsEstablish, maintain, and develop strategic commercial relationships with key suppliersYour profile:
Relevant experience in procurement and/or supply chain management (experience with wind turbine generators is a beneficial attribute).Experience in identifying and assessing commercial contractual risks and developing strategies for risk prevention or controlCompleted studies in business, engineering, economics, or related fields. Additional legal qualifications advantageousAbility to coordinate contract packages and stakeholders and to contribute within multidisciplinary teamsIntercultural understanding and experience in working with different culturesFluency in English, and knowledge of other languages (i.e. German, Swedish) advantageousExperience with SAP is advantageousWillingness to travel as well as the potential for temporary stays abroad to support international projectsFrom here, you benefit from many further advantages – Curious? Then click