Procurement Director (f/m/d)

RWE AG; Essen; Hybrid; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent renewable energy firm is seeking a Director Procurement to lead strategic procurement for onshore wind, solar, and battery projects. You will manage supplier relationships and ensure sustainable sourcing, enhancing the company's competitive advantage. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in procurement and a strong background in renewables or energy sectors, with leadership abilities and a collaborative mindset.

Leistungen

Flexible and hybrid working

Company pension scheme

Employee stock programme

Access to fitness centres

Employee Assistance Programme

Employer-subsidised canteen

Qualifikationen

• 12–15+ years of senior leadership in renewables, energy, or infrastructure.
• Extensive experience in procurement across the lifecycle of onshore wind and/or solar projects.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop a high-performing global procurement team.
• Design and implement category strategies for key CAPEX areas.
• Strengthen global supply chain resilience and address geopolitical risks.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Collaboration

Performance orientation

Communication

Ausbildung

University degree in economics, engineering, or a related field

Jobbeschreibung

RWE Renewables Europe & Australia GmbH
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

As Director Procurement, you will hold global accountability for strategic procurement and supply chain management for RWE Renewables Europe and Australia Onshore Wind, Solar and Battery projects - from early development through execution and operations. You will lead the procurement function to ensure cost-effective, reliable, and sustainable sourcing of goods and services, enabling the advancement of our project pipeline and supporting growth in our key regions across Europe & Australia. In addition, you will be a key member of the CPO organization which focuses on utilizing RWE’s full strength in the supply market by cross OpCo alignment. By managing supplier relationships, implementing sourcing strategies, and collaborating across all business functions and OpCo’s, you will play a business-critical role in enhancing commercial performance and delivering competitive advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing global procurement team to support onshore wind, solar and battery project delivery throughout the project life cycle.
• Together with Global Category Directors design and implement category strategies for key CAPEX areas (Battery, PV Modules, Inverters, Wind Turbines)
• Design project strategies for Balance of Plant, Transformers and civil works, ensuring alignment with project timelines and market dynamics from a portfolio perspective.
• Ensure early procurement involvement in project planning, tendering, and contracting strategies to maximize value and mitigate risks
• In alignment with Global Categories conduct major framework negotiations with strategic suppliers to support the business transforming from a project towards a portfolio mindset
• Partner with development, engineering, construction and operations as well as legal teams to develop robust contract structures and manage claims and variations
• Promote supplier innovation and sustainability to support long-term competitiveness and ESG objectives
• Strengthen global supply chain resilience and proactively address geopolitical and logistical risks
• Drive continuous improvement, cost efficiency and value creation to reduce Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE)
• Ensure compliance with global sourcing regulations, HSE standards, and ethical procurement practices

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in economics, engineering, or a related field
• 12–15+ years of senior leadership in renewables, energy, or infrastructure.
• Extensive experience in procurement across the full lifecycle of onshore wind and/or solar projects
• Strong record in building collaboration across departments and engagement with boards and committees.
• Strong commercial understanding of project phases, from pre-investment decision to construction
• Deep knowledge of market trends and technology drivers in onshore wind, solar and battery storage energy
• Negotiation mindset with demonstrated ability to manage and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders across international contexts
• Excellent strategic thinking and structured problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Fluent in English; additional European language skills are a plus
• Team Leadership: Ability to lead and inspire diverse teams across geographies.
• People Development: Committed to growing future leaders and supporting team progression.
• Performance Orientation: Driven to deliver impact, accountability, and results.
• Strategic Thinking: Commercially minded with a forward-looking perspective.
• Change & Integration: Able to lead teams through complex change and transformation.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across functions, borders, and stakeholder groups.
• Communication: Able to distil complex issues into clear, actionable insights.
• Open Mindset: Reflective, feedback-driven, and adaptable.
• Execution Focus: Hands‑on, delivery‑focused approach with a commercial edge.

We aim to make your time with us as rewarding as possible by fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Alongside competitive pay and opportunities for growth, we care about your well‑being and the balance between work and life. Our benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid working, enabling a balance between remote work and in‑office collaboration
• Company pension scheme to help secure your future
• Employee stock programme giving you a stake in our success
• Access to fitness centres or membership discounts to keep you active and energised
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential guidance and support
• Employer‑subsidised canteen with fresh, high‑quality meals

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 91297, application period: 09/12/2025.

Any questions? Contact HR: Richard Bateson, [e-mail].

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Renewables Europe & Australia is a leading player in the renewable energy sector with over 30 years of experience. We currently operate onshore wind farms, solar plants and battery storage systems with around 5 gigawatts of installed capacity in our core markets in Europe and Australia.

Supported by a workforce of around 2,000 employees, we continue to expand our renewable generation capacity in a value‑accretive way. Our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle: we develop, plan, finance, build and operate our projects. With a strong project pipeline, we are working with communities to create a long‑term value for everyone, today and for the future.