Director Procurement (m/w/d)

DERE BayWa r.e. AG; München; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading renewable energy company based in Munich is seeking a Director of Procurement to lead direct spend activities across Europe and APAC. The role involves strategic alignment with company objectives, supplier management, and fostering a resilient supply chain. Ideal candidates should possess extensive experience in procurement, particularly in construction and renewable energy, along with strong analytical and leadership skills.

Leistungen

Mobile working

Flexible working hours

Company restaurant

Discounted fitness conditions

Discounted online shopping

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 15 years procurement experience, 8 in a senior role.
• Experience in construction, renewable energy, or heavy industry.
• Global experience preferred, particularly in Europe and APAC.

Aufgaben

• Define and implement procurement strategies.
• Lead supplier prequalification and contract negotiations.
• Oversee supply chain processes including order-to-pay management.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Procurement analytics tools

Jobbeschreibung

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Apply remote type Hybrid locations Munich Hamburg Gräfelfing Frankfurt am Main Düsseldorf time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR100970 DERE BayWa r.e. AG

About the role

BayWa r.e. AG is a globally recognized renewable energy company dedicated to accelerating the energy transition around the world. We are looking for a Procurement Director to lead all Direct Spend procurement activities across Europe and the APAC region. This senior leadership role is integral to shaping and executing procurement strategies for key categories including Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs), Solar and Battery components, Balance of Plant (BoP) items and Civil Contracting.

Reporting directly to the COO, the Procurement Director will work in close collaboration with executive leadership to ensure that procurement initiatives are strategically aligned with the company’s objectives, drive operational efficiency, and support a resilient and sustainable supply chain. Please note that this role is focused exclusively on direct procurement and does not include indirect spend or procurement activities outside the specified regions.

What you will do

Procurement Strategy & Governance

• Define and implement procurement strategies for direct categories across Europe and APAC.
• Ensure transparency, compliance, and risk mitigation through robust procurement governance.
• Drive procurement excellence through continuous process improvement, KPI alignment, and best practice adoption.

Wind Turbine Generator (WTG), Battery and Solar Procurement and Balance of Plant (BoP)/Civil Contracting

• Develop and execute category-specific sourcing strategies and supplier management initiatives.
• Lead supplier prequalification, central tendering, and contract negotiation support for WTG and BoP/Civil works.
• Collaborate with local and central teams via a clear RACI ( Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed ) framework to ensure seamless turbine selection and procurement execution.
• Support contract administration and execution in close coordination with the Construction and Legal teams.

BoP Components

• Set and maintain supplier prequalification standards across the region.
• Execute central negotiations and contracting processes for all BoP components and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) . contracts.
• Lead tendering for project-specific procurement demands and coordinate execution with project teams.
• Oversee end-to-end supply chain processes, including order-to-pay management.

What you’ll need to succeed

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• At least 15 years of procurement experience, including 8 years in a senior leadership or strategic role.
• Experience managing direct spend in construction, renewable energy, or heavy industry sectors.
• Global experience with extensive experience in Europe and APAC are preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Technical & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Proficient in procurement and data analytics tools.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Deep knowledge of international procurement practices, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinking – Develops long-term plans aligned with organizational objectives.
• Transformational Leadership – Inspires change and performance improvement.
• Change Management – Navigates and leads teams through evolving market and internal dynamics.
• Influential Communication – Effectively conveys complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Data-Driven Decision Making – Bases strategy and operations on thorough analysis.
• Team Empowerment – Builds high-performing teams by fostering ownership and motivation.
• Adaptability – Responds effectively to market, supply chain, and regulatory changes.

What’s in it for you?

• Being part of a highly motivated ever-growing and multicultural team that drives forward the energy revolution
• Innovative and fast-changing market and working environment
• Mobile working
• Flexible working hours
• Modern office atmosphere
• Company restaurant / Barista bar
• Discounted Conditions Fitness
• Discounted Online Shopping

About BayWa r.e.

BayWa r.e. is the home for change makers. We r.e.think energy – how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet. At BayWa r.e. we effect change globally. With locations in 30 countries, we have over 4,000 people already working across the world, collaborating with local businesses to proactively shape the future of the energy sector.

You matter to us

At BayWa r.e. we are fully committed to fostering equity and inclusion and embrace diversity, of all our people, both present and those yet to join us! We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of gender, gender identity, national origin, religion, social-, cultural-, or ethnic-background, sex, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer for all by providing an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment.

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