Head of Sourcing Construction Germany (m/f/d) - Jobbird.com

Jobster; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Mobility subsidy

Company pension

Health days

Job summary

Nordex SE is seeking a Head of Sourcing Construction Germany (m/f/d) to lead the sourcing strategy for crane services and installation activities supporting wind energy projects across Germany. You will manage strategic supplier partnerships and ensure capacity and performance, collaborating with Project Management, Construction, and Operations teams to enable successful project execution.

The role requires about 10 years in strategic sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in German

Qualifications

• 10 years of professional experience in strategic sourcing or procurement within a complex, project-driven environment.
• Proven track record negotiating high-value contracts with suppliers.
• Experience within wind energy, construction, crane services, or installation activities is desirable.
• Strong leadership with ability to develop teams and influence stakeholders across functions.
• Fluent German and English.

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 to secure competitive agreements supporting project delivery.
• Manage and develop a supplier portfolio of 30-40 strategic partners, building long-term relationships.
• Ensure availability of critical construction resources and supplier capacity to meet project timelines.
• Coach and develop a team of up to 3 sourcing professionals.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Leadership

Fluent German & English

Education

Degree in Business/Engineering or related field

Job description

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

Requisition ID: 13052

Location: Hamburg, DE, 22419

Department: Sourcing

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

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

• #GreenerFuture: Shape a sustainable future with us – your work makes a real contribution to the environment.


• #Flexibility: Work-life balance is important to us – we offer flexible working hours, various working time models, and up to 8 days of mobile work per month.


• #Mobility: We promote sustainable mobility – we support you with an 80% subsidy for the public transportation ticket (Deutschlandticket) and a €15 employer contribution for bike leasing.


• #CareForTomorrow: With our company pension scheme, you secure a financial advantage for the future – complemented by the option of occupational disability insurance.


• #Health: Your health matters to us – benefit from health days, company sports activities, office yoga, and free support from the pme Family Service.


• #Holiday: We offer you 30 days of vacation per year based on a full-time position, plus December 24th and 31st off.


• #OneCompany: Stronger together – with over 10,000 employees from 95 nations, we promote an international and collegial corporate culture.


• #CorporateBenefits: Saving made easy – enjoy attractive discounts on travel, tech, and much more.

• 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.

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