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

Jobster; Hamburg; Presencial; EUR 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

GreenerFuture

Flexible working hours

Mobility subsidy

Company pension

Descripción de la vacante

Nordex in Hamburg, Germany seeks a strategic Head of Sourcing Construction Germany to lead the sourcing strategy for wind energy construction services across Germany. You will build and manage supplier partnerships, drive competitive agreements, and ensure capacity to support project delivery.

The role requires a degree, roughly 10 years in strategic sourcing or procurement, and strong leadership. German and English fluency are essential; travel may be required.

Formación

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Approx. 10 years of professional experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supplier Management.
• Proven experience negotiating and managing high-value contracts and supplier relationships.
• Experience in wind energy, construction, crane services, or installation activities is desirable.
• Strong leadership to develop teams and influence stakeholders across functions.
• Excellent relationship management and proactive, outgoing personality with suppliers and partners.
• Strong commercial mindset with negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent German and English language skills.
• Based in Germany, ideally Hamburg, with willingness to travel.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for construction services in Germany.
• Lead commercial negotiations with key suppliers and secure competitive agreements.
• Manage a portfolio of 30-40 strategic partners and build long-term relationships.
• Ensure supplier capacity and availability to meet project timelines.
• Lead and develop a team of up to 3 sourcing professionals.
• Collaborate with Construction, Project Management, Operations, and Procurement.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement mitigation measures when needed.

Conocimientos

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

German language

English language

Project-driven environment

Educación

Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering

Descripción del empleo

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

#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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