VP Procurement Renewables and New Build (f/m/d)

Uniper; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric company car or cash allowance

E-car charging stations

Preventive health services

Employee assistance program

Employer-funded pension

Lifelong training

Coaching

Job summary

Uniper is seeking a VP Procurement Renewables and New Build to lead procurement across wind, solar and major new-build assets. You will set strategic direction, build an international team and drive negotiations with senior stakeholders to shape projects from development through execution.

This senior role requires a deep energy market understanding, exceptional leadership, and a proven track record in complex tenders, EPC contracts and long-term supplier relationships across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Economics.
• 12+ years procurement and project experience in energy or infrastructure.
• Strong commercial judgement and contracting approaches.
• Experience leading international teams and major tenders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a diverse, international team of Procurement Business Partners.
• Own end-to-end procurement across renewables and new-build projects.
• Lead high-value tenders and complex negotiations for equipment and EPC contracts.
• Align with Project Directors and senior leaders on priorities and strategies.
• Shape procurement strategies early in project development.
• Develop supplier segmentation and pursue strategic partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiations

Strategic thinking

Education

University degree in Engineering/ Economics/ Business Administration

Job description

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Location: Düsseldorf, DE, 40221

Country/Region: DE

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Working hours: Hybrid

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VP Procurement Renewables and New Build (f/m/d)

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply.

Our Procurement culture is built on trust, respect, curiosity and courage. As VP Procurement Renewables and New Build, you will lead Procurement across renewable energy developments in wind and solar as well as major new-build assets. You will set the strategic direction, build a high-performing international team, lead critical negotiations and act as an assertive partner to senior stakeholders.

Your responsibilities

• Lead and develop a diverse, international team of Procurement Business Partners. Set clear priorities, allocate resources across the portfolio and build the capabilities required to support projects from early development through contract award and execution
• Take end-to-end accountability for Procurement across Uniper’s renewables and new-build portfolio. Ensure that procurement strategies, sourcing plans, commercial models and supplier relationships reflect project requirements, risk profiles and business priorities
• Personally lead selected high-value and high-risk sourcing initiatives, including complex competitive tenders and negotiations for major equipment, construction and EPC contracts. Define negotiation strategies, coordinate cross-functional negotiation teams, manage commercial and contractual trade-offs, and secure sustainable outcomes for Uniper
• Build strong relationships with Project Directors and senior leaders across Engineering, Operations, Finance and Legal in Uniper’s core markets. Establish alignment on strategic and project-specific priorities, challenge requirements where necessary and convert agreed objectives into decisive procurement and supplier strategies
• Shape procurement and contracting strategies from the earliest stages of project development. Identify value levers and drive decisions that balance cost, schedule, quality, risk, sustainability and security of supply
• Own supplier segmentation and engagement plans for the portfolio. Strengthen the supplier base by identifying new market entrants and developing strategic partnerships as well as competitive global sourcing opportunities that support the business strategy
• Champion cross-functional priorities, including cost discipline, security, safety and sustainability

Your profile

• University degree in Engineering, Business Administration/ Economics or a comparable field
• Typically, 12 or more years of procurement and project experience in the energy, infrastructure, engineering or chemical industry, including at least seven years leading complex, high-value and high-risk tenders and commercial negotiations. Several years in a senior leadership role and a strong track record with EPC, construction, major equipment and long-term supply contracts are essential, together with experience managing commercial, contractual and delivery risks
• Strong commercial judgement and a proven ability to identify value opportunities, challenge assumptions, develop robust contracting approaches and improve value for money while protecting schedule, quality and risk objectives
• Strong track record of leading and developing international, diverse teams through change
• Exceptional communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills, with the judgement to adapt style to the situation. Able to build alignment where possible while remaining decisive, resilient and prepared to challenge or escalation when necessary. Creates clarity under pressure and keeps teams focused on strategic objectives
• Willing and able to travel across Uniper’s core markets and to project sites, supplier locations and negotiation venues as required by the project portfolio
• Expertise in the energy market and commercial developments, particularly in the renewables, hydrogen and clean power industry
• Role-model mindset in embracing new technologies, continuously developing relevant capabilities, and enabling teams to innovate, learn, and adapt
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential. German or another language used in Uniper’s core markets would be an advantage

Work-Life-Balance / New Normal

• Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job
• Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office)
• Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service

Mobility

• Choose between an electric company car or cash allowance on your salary
• E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations

Health offers

• Preventive health services
• Employee assistance program

Company pension

• Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
• Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching

Trainings

• Lifelong training
• Coaching
• 360-degree feedback

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

Your contact

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

Further Information

Deadline:

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.