Senior Procurement Specialist

1 week ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States RWE Clean Energy Full time
Job Title: Senior Associate, Procurement

RWE Clean Energy, LLC is seeking a highly skilled Senior Associate, Procurement to join our team. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for strategically sourcing Grid components and gH2 turbines, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supplier Identification and Management: Identify potential suppliers, establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, and monitor their performance to ensure consistent adherence to quality and delivery standards.
  • Sourcing and Procurement: Lead the sourcing process, including soliciting bids, conducting market research, analyzing proposals, and selecting suppliers with the most competitive offer.
  • Contract Management: Develop and manage contractual agreements with suppliers, ensuring compliance with legal and company requirements, and fostering long-term relationships with those suppliers.
  • Risk Management: Monitor and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain, including supplier disruptions, changes in market conditions, regulatory changes, and compliance.
  • Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilize procurement tools and systems to generate reports, analyze procurement data, and provide insights to optimize decision-making.
  • Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative work environment, providing guidance and support to procurement staff members, and actively participating in cross-functional meetings to achieve company objectives.
  • Coordination skills: Meet the needs of Development, Engineering, and Construction to successfully construct Grid components and gH2 projects in North America.
  • Adaptability: Adapt quickly to changing market conditions and respond quickly to changes in the build program.
  • Communication: Present and communicate effectively to senior-level management.
Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering.
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years' work experience in procurement or engineering with a strong focus on contracts management.
  • Skills: Excellent analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess risks and manage priorities effectively.
  • Communication: Strong communication skills (oral and written).
  • Interpersonal: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationships.
  • Leadership: Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Organization: Strong organization skills and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables.
  • Adaptability: Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team.
  • Problem-solving: Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Empathy: Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds.
  • Development: Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable.
  • Business acumen: Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts.
Benefits:

RWE Clean Energy offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.

RWE Clean Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from diverse candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry, with a 1,500-strong team and over 15 years of experience in developing, constructing, and operating renewable energy facilities. We have ambitious plans for the future, backed by a project pipeline of over 24 GW in onshore wind, solar, and battery storage.

Join us in our mission to significantly increase our operating asset base in the US and contribute to a sustainable future.

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