Global Category Manager Electrical Components

What to Expect:

Be a part of the energy transition and contribute to the strategic direction of our organization! We are currently seeking a Category Manager (m/f/d) for HV & MV Grid Connections, Transformers, and Switchgear.
This position within our central procurement team will involve overseeing the global standardization and procurement of essential medium and high-voltage grid connections, transformers, and switchgear. Your responsibilities will include supplier qualification, selection, procurement, quality control, and the development of the supplier and technology portfolio.
You will leverage your understanding of our global projects’ needs to identify suitable suppliers for these components and manage international tenders. Beyond cost efficiency, you will play a key role in quality assurance, both prior to and after the delivery of components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a cost-effective supplier portfolio for HV & MV grid connections, transformers, switchgear, and battery storage, while ensuring compliance with quality standards and project timelines
• Perform market research to identify and qualify new manufacturers and suppliers, while strengthening existing supplier relationships
• Collaborate with project managers and electrical engineers to determine requirements for our solar projects worldwide
• Negotiate frame and project contracts, covering terms, pricing, supplier codes of conduct, and sustainability considerations
• Collect and share category-specific knowledge, including technology developments, quality standards, and pricing trends
• Interface with suppliers and construction sites throughout the supply phase and beyond
• Provide support for project escalation and manage supplier-related issues

Ideal Profile:

• Degree or substantial professional experience in business management, with a focus on procurement and/or electrical engineering
• At least three years of experience in the renewable energy sector, power transmission, supply chain, or a related field
• Self-driven, methodical, and proactive, particularly in preparing supplier qualifications, tender processes, and contract finalization within a project pipeline
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to provide strategic input to senior management for informed decision-making
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, along with experience managing complex relationships with internal teams, suppliers, service providers, and customers
• Willingness to travel (approximately 20%)

What They Offer:

• Annual salary adjustments in line with inflation
• Flexible working hours with the possibility of annual adjustments
• Flexible vacation policies
• Childcare support
• Bike leasing
• Option to work remotely