Senior Procurement Manager, Central

3 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States RWE Full time
RWE Clean Energy: A Leader in Renewable Energy

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Procurement Manager, Central to join our team. As a key member of our Project Procurement team, you will be responsible for negotiating and executing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contracts for wind, battery storage, and solar projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Capture business demands and handle competitive tendering, negotiation, and contract execution for wind, stand-alone battery storage projects, as well as stand-alone solar and co-located battery storage and solar projects.
  • Review and levelize vendor proposals and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and mitigate complex risk through negotiation of applicable terms and conditions.
  • Understand and maintain knowledge of the wind, battery storage, and solar EPC construction services market and develop and implement strategies to ensure cost-effective supply of EPC services to meet the build plan.
  • Assist with input of CAPEX budget numbers to financial models to support project viability assessment.
  • Collaborate and build relationships with the development, construction, and engineering leadership teams to support demand forecasting and contracting strategies.
  • Develop tendering and contracting strategies to support RWE CE's growth targets.
  • Manage documentation, budgets, schedules, and key stakeholder interfaces in preparation for weekly management meetings.
  • Identify and run due diligence on potential new suppliers.
  • Act as the single point of contact to suppliers in the sourcing process and coordinate interfaces with RWE's Business, Finance, and Commercial, Technical, Legal, and Health and Safety Teams.
  • Manage the full sourcing process (including demand/market analysis, RFI, RFPs, negotiations, contracting, and supplier awarding) in close collaboration with key stakeholders and in line with RWE policies, procedures, and processes.
  • Ensure deep knowledge of projects in the region of work and develop procurement plans to ensure goods and services are secured at appropriate times. Work closely with Pre-Construction and Development functions in developing these plans.
  • Guide and support stakeholders with any contract implementation, contract management, or supplier-related issues.
  • Maintain active pricing history and data for wind, battery storage, and solar EPCs.
  • Manage purchase orders, variations orders, invoice workflow, and documentation in SAP.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree with a preference for Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction, or Business Management.
  • Minimum of 12 years of experience in Procurement.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Renewable Energy Industry with a focus on negotiating wind, battery storage, and solar EPC contracts preferred.
  • Thorough knowledge of competitive bid processes of BoP, EPC contracts, and negotiation techniques.
  • Experience in drafting, negotiating, and contract management of high-value and high-risk major construction project contracts.
  • Experience in drafting and implementing Project Procurement Plans for projects in the region of responsibility.
  • Knowledge (suppliers, markets, trends) of the renewable energy industry.
  • Experience in applying efficient procurement processes, structures, and analytical tools.
  • Highly developed analytical and communication skills, combined with a structured work style and a pragmatic hands-on approach.
  • Ability to challenge conventional thinking, consider others' views, and convince with facts, considering a proactive approach to overcome resistance.
  • Strong eye for detail and ensuring accuracy in exchange of information and contracts.
  • Team player with strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
  • Experience and willingness to work independently in a fast-changing environment and in an international team.
  • Sound knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SAP. Ability to learn new systems and tools rapidly.
  • Readiness to travel both nationally and internationally.
  • Business fluent proficiency in English. Spanish and German language skills are a benefit but not essential.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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