Senior Procurement Manager Directives & Compliance

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company in the renewable energy sector as a Senior Procurement Manager. This role involves managing procurement directives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and engaging with stakeholders across Europe. You will play a key role in enhancing procurement processes while contributing to sustainability initiatives. If you have a background in business or law and a passion for compliance, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic, international environment. Become part of a motivated team dedicated to innovation and excellence in procurement.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal development

Flexible working arrangements

Travel opportunities within Europe

Qualifications

• University degree in business, law, procurement, or supply chain required.
• Experience in compliance management and procurement processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve procurement directives and compliance guidelines.
• Conduct trainings on compliance-related topics for procurement teams.
• Monitor legal requirements and ensure implementation in procurement processes.

Skills

Compliance Management

Procurement Processes

Stakeholder Engagement

Sustainability Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

University degree in business, law, procurement, or supply chain

Job description

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Client:

RWE AG

Location:

Swindon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanent

Functional area: Procurement
Remuneration: PC

RWE Central Procurement, hosted by RWE Offshore Wind GmbH, is responsible for the governance of RWE’s groupwide procurement activities as well as the procurement of all indirect demands of the RWE Group.

The team “Directives and Compliance” of Central Procurement is looking for reinforcement to support us with the management and further development of all procurement related guidelines and directives as well as the further development and digitalization of the procurement processes for the RWE Group.

As Senior Procurement Manager Directives & Compliance you will assist to ensure that the procurement division works efficiently, effectively and in compliance with internal and external regulations, not only with a UK focus, but also with a broader European & global orientation.

Your future plans

Manage and continuously improve RWE procurement directives, handbooks and other guidance documents

Monitor and assess new development in legal requirements, business policies and commercial best practices and ensure appropriate implementation in procurement guidelines and processes

Responsible for selected compliance topics, especially sustainability (ESG) and UK Modern Slavery

Conduct effective communication and deliver relevant trainings on guideline and compliance related topics to the operational procurement teams

Participate in and manage strategic projects for the further development of procurement within RWE Group

Establish and maintain a stable network with important stakeholders such as operational procurement teams, Legal, Compliance, Tax, Sustainability and other functions in the UK and within RWE group

Your profile

University degree in business, law, procurement, supply chain or comparable educational and/or professional background

High affinity to guidelines, directives and policies as well as several years of experience in their design and implementation

In-depth knowledge and experience in various compliance topics

Knowledge and experience in strategic and operative procurement processes

Knowledge and experience with renewables business provides a favourable aspect, but not essential

Comprehensive methodological skills and a systematic, quality- and goal-oriented approach to work

Self-confidence and ability to deal with conflicts with a clear solution orientation

High team spirit and comprehensive interpersonal skills and communication skills

Flexibility and willingness to travel (approximately 10%, mainly within Europe)

Fluent in spoken and written English. German and further languages are beneficial but not a must

Working in an innovative, sustainable and market-specialist company in the field of renewable energies

You will be part of a highly motivated, international team with an international orientation

Various opportunities for your personal development