Global Sourcing Lead, Wind Turbine Blades (Flexible Hours)

Nordex Group; Pamplona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Mobile work up to 8 days per month

Public transport subsidy (Deutschlandt

Bike leasing allowance

Company pension scheme

Health days & company sports

Job summary

Nordex Group in Spain seeks a Global Sourcing Manager Blades to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for wind turbine blades worldwide. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to secure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and quality excellence.

You will develop global sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, monitor supplier performance, and drive improvements across the value chain in Europe, the US, India, and China. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• University degree as a prerequisite; minimum 5 years in strategic sourcing, category management or procurement in wind industry
• Structured and transparent approach to managing complex sourcing and supplier management processes
• Ability to manage complex supplier relationships and global sourcing independently
• High ownership and service orientation with the ability to work in a global environment
• Strong communication and cultural awareness for effective collaboration in global teams
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for blades in collaboration with key stakeholders across the organization
• Act as the primary commercial and strategic interface between Nordex and external blade suppliers
• Lead price, capacity, and commercial negotiations to achieve competitive market conditions and secure supply continuity
• Negotiate and manage global agreements including FPA, QAA, NDA, and other strategic supplier contracts
• Monitor blade supplier account performance through regular reviews covering pricing, risks, operations, forecasts, and cost improvements
• Manage supplier-related activities across the value chain, including transitions to new manufacturing footprints in Europe, the US, India, and China
• Drive supplier performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, sustainability, CSR, and innovation while ensuring KPI achievement

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Global collaboration

Fluent English

Negotiation

Education

University degree in Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Nordex Group in Spain seeks a Global Sourcing Manager Blades to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for wind turbine blades worldwide. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to secure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and quality excellence.

You will develop global sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, monitor supplier performance, and drive improvements across the value chain in Europe, the US, India, and China. Fluency in English is required.