Head of Sourcing Construction Germany (m/f/d)

Nordex SE; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Nordex SE in Hamburg is seeking a Head of Sourcing Construction Germany to lead the sourcing strategy for critical construction services, focusing on crane providers and installation contractors across Germany.

You will drive commercial negotiations, manage a portfolio of 30–40 strategic partners, and collaborate with Project Management, Construction, and Operations to align sourcing with project timelines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, or related field; equivalent qualification.
• ~10 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supplier Management in complex projects.
• Proven experience negotiating high-value contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Experience in wind energy, construction, crane services, or installation activities is desirable.
• Strong leadership to develop teams and influence stakeholders.
• Fluent German and English language skills.
• Based in Germany, ideally Hamburg, with willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for construction-related services across Germany, focusing on crane providers and installation contractors.
• Lead commercial negotiations with key suppliers and secure competitive agreements.
• Manage a supplier portfolio of 30-40 strategic partners and build long-term relationships.
• Ensure availability of critical construction resources and supplier capacity for project timelines.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of up to 3 sourcing professionals.
• Collaborate with Construction, Project Management, Operations, and Procurement to align sourcing with project needs.
• Monitor supplier performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Supply chain management

English proficiency

German proficiency

Education

Degree in Business

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Engineering degree

Job description

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Head of Sourcing Construction Germany (m/f/d)

REQUISITION ID: 13052

LOCATION: Hamburg, DE, 22419

DEPARTMENT: Sourcing

As Head of Sourcing Construction Germany, you will lead the sourcing strategy for critical construction services supporting the delivery of wind energy projects across Germany. You will be responsible for developing and managing strategic supplier partnerships in areas such as crane services and installation activities, ensuring capacity, competitiveness, and operational excellence. Working closely with Project Management, Construction, and Operations teams, you will play a key role in enabling the successful execution of Nordex projects.

YOUR TASKS

• You develop and execute sourcing strategies for construction-related services with a focus on crane providers and installation contractors across Germany
• You lead commercial negotiations with key suppliers and secure competitive agreements supporting project delivery and business objectives
• You manage and develop a supplier portfolio of 30-40 strategic partners, building long-term and mutually beneficial relationships
• You ensure availability of critical construction resources and supplier capacity to support project execution timelines
• You lead, coach, and develop a team of up to 3 sourcing professionals, fostering collaboration, performance, and continuous improvement
• You work closely with Construction, Project Management, Operations, and Procurement stakeholders to align sourcing activities with project requirements
• You monitor supplier performance, identify risks and opportunities, and implement mitigation and improvement measures when required

YOUR PROFILE

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent qualification
• Approximately 10 years of professional experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supplier Management within a complex project-driven environment
• Proven experience negotiating and managing high-value contracts and supplier relationships
• Experience within the wind energy industry, construction environment, crane services, or installation activities is highly desirable
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to develop teams and influence stakeholders across different functions
• Excellent relationship management skills and a proactive, outgoing personality capable of building trust with suppliers and business partners
• Strong commercial mindset combined with negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Fluent German and English language skills
• Based in Germany, ideally in the Hamburg area, with willingness to travel as required

YOUR BENEFITS

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

• Some offers may vary by location

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws. Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability.

The role is generally available on a full-time basis as well as in other flexible working-time models.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex