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RWE Renewables GmbH
To start as soon as possible, Full time, Permanent
As Regional Category Manager PV & BESS in our Regional Category Management OPEA Team, you will support category management for our onshore solar and battery storage sites across Europe and Australia. You will work closely with our Engineering and development functions to develop and implement procurement category and contract strategies for PV and Battery Energy Storage Equipment.
Your future:
In Coordination with the Global Solar Category Management team, steering strategic sourcing activities for the PV & BESS category including functionally coordinating across multiple business units/regions in the different RWE Renewables business areas
Solar & Energy Storage Category and Contract management to develop, implement and proactively manage strategies with comprehensive understanding of the market and regulatory environment
Manage relationships with key suppliers, coordinate overarching initiatives (e.g. MSA or Frame agreements) and create active supplier relationship management
Develop the Procurement strategy for tendering, evaluating and contracting Solar PV & Battery Energy Storage equipment to support the new build energy storage projects
Serve as the key interface between internal stakeholders (Development, Engineering, etc) and the supplier market environment
Manage the respective supplier market in terms of opening new and competitive supply channels, development and qualification of suppliers (including global sourcing)
Promote and drive cross-functional and cross-border cooperation in close collaboration with the respective Regional Heads of Procurement
Manage the full sourcing process (including market analysis, RFI, RFPs, Negotiations, Contracting, internal Final Investment Decisions and Supplier Awarding) in close collaboration with key stakeholders and in line with RWE policies and processes
Act as the focal point of contact to suppliers in sourcing process and coordinate interfaces with RWE’s Business Teams, Finance and Commercial Teams, Quality, Technical Teams, Legal Teams and HSE Teams
Engage with Quality teams to ensure Quality is managed thought the sourcing and production
Your profile:
Successfully completed university studies in engineering or economics, with additional legal qualifications being advantageous.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in the field of PV/BESS (photovoltaics/battery energy storage systems) with an understanding of market dynamics and the ecosystem of providers.
Strong expertise in the regulatory environment.
Knowledge of the tendering process, contract negotiations, contract terms for purchasing renewable energy, and warranty provisions.
Extensive experience in identifying and evaluating commercial contract risks and developing strategies for risk avoidance or control.
Several years of project management experience.
Experience in stakeholder management.
Ability to manage multiple contract packages and stakeholders and lead multidisciplinary teams.
Intercultural understanding and experience collaborating with different cultures.
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English and German, with additional languages being a plus.
Willingness to travel and undertake temporary international assignments to support our international projects.
Excellent analytical and presentation skills to coordinate FIDs/Gate papers, board contributions, and presentations.
Problem-solving ability for ad hoc requirements in case of supply shortages.
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Apply now with just a few clicks: ad code 81690, application deadline 28/07/2023.
Any questions? Please reach out to Richard Bateson at richard.bateson@rwe.com.
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We look forward to receiving your application!
As one of the world’s leading companies in the renewable energy space in Europe and Australia, RWE Renewables Europe & Australia is proud to be paving the way for a greener future. We’ve got over 1,400 employees, all developing and promoting renewable energies across 12 countries. They specialise in the construction of onshore wind turbines, solar plants, and battery storage systems. And they all share the desire to redefine how millions access energy.
We’re well set to hit our 50 GW by 2030 target, and go climate neutral by 2040. That’s thanks to our community of experts currently building Europe and Australia’s largest onshore wind farms – as well as a pipeline of exciting projects across solar and PV. And the focus isn’t just on harnessing clean energy – but also the new technologies that can push our GW ever higher.
Now, we’re looking for more people with the skills and ambition to drive the energy transition. Join RWE Renewables Europe & Australia.
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