RWE Offshore Wind GmbH

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

As a Global Category Manager in the Offshore Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Procurement Department you will primarily negotiate Service and Maintenance Agreements (SMA) and Operational Support Agreements (OSA) for wind turbines, there will also be a requirement to support the Department with related procurement activities. Procurement support is required for the offshore operations Design & Implementation (D&I) team and Operations team, ensuring compliance with RWE governance/policies.

About the role:

• Development, implementation and management of purchasing strategies for SMAs/ OSAs for our development sites
• Tendering and negotiating of large and complex Service and Maintenance Agreements (SMA) for wind turbine generators, in multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Design and realisation of internal stakeholder management with colleagues from the development and operations teams
• Track key performance indicators and the performance of suppliers under individual Contracts
• Develop and maintain appropriate procurement and project records
• Bidding and coordinating large and complex Operational Support Agreements (OSA) for wind turbine generators, in multidisciplinary and international teams
• Assist with the building of management information and reporting structures both Project specific and Procurement general performance
• Advise and support the team on appropriate procurement methods/strategies and identify supply chain risks

Job requirements and experience:

• Several years of relevant experience in the management and processing of large and complex tenders for wind/industry or infrastructure projects (Capex / Opex)
• Extensive experience in identifying and assessing commercial contractual risks and developing strategies for risk prevention or control
• Completed studies in engineering or economics successfully, additional legal qualification advantageous
• Ability to oversee multiple contract packages and stakeholders and to support multidisciplinary teams
• Intercultural understanding and experience in working with different cultures
• Good communication skills (spoken and written) in English, other languages advantageous (e.g. German)
• Motivation to work on projects that are outside of a European time zone

We have offices in Essen and Hamburg, with the flexibility to work from home. There will be a requirement to work from our offices at certain times when supporting projects, and attending events and meetings.

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Any questions? Contact HR: Sebastian Emmelot, , Contact Business: Martin Lawson,

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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Offshore Wind will play a central role in realising our purpose and vision so far being the No.2 generator globally. The company’s 3,500+ experts operate more than 1.000 fixed bottom and floating wind turbines in 19 wind farms. And we plan to increase our capacity from the current 3.3 GW to 10 GW by 2030 (RWE’s share). In connection with current projects in development as well as upcoming auctions in Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region, RWE Offshore Wind is preparing to implement further complex projects.

RWE Offshore Wind tests a wide variety of new technologies in our offshore wind farms, enabling these plants to operate more efficiently and economically. In addition, we are involved in and committed to numerous programmes and initiatives that are designed to accelerate innovation in offshore wind and promote the development of new industry standards which allows you to have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.

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