Global Wind Turbine Procurement Leader

NRL; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL is seeking a Senior Category Manager – Wind Turbines based in Amsterdam with hybrid working flexibility. You will lead global wind turbine procurement, shaping category strategy, negotiating with international suppliers, and driving ESG-aligned risk-based contracts across major projects.

The role requires proven category management and strategic procurement experience in wind/renewable energy, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of market dynamics.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in category management and strategic procurement within wind or renewable energy.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts, risk management, and supplier negotiations at a global level.
• Demonstrated leadership with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Excellent knowledge of market trends, supply chain dynamics, and ESG principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a global wind turbine category strategy aligned with business objectives and market dynamics.
• Lead qualification, evaluation, and performance management of turbine suppliers to ensure compliance with technical, commercial, ESG, and risk standards.
• Maintain a robust supplier base and manage key relationships, monitoring market trends and geopolitical factors.
• Drive commercial strategy and lead negotiations for supply agreements and framework contracts.
• Partner with legal, project development, and construction teams to structure risk-balanced contracts.
• Oversee procurement for wind turbine packages across global projects, providing strategic input during development and bidding phases.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of procurement and logistics managers, ensuring governance and best practices.

Skills

Category management

Strategic procurement

Global negotiations

Leadership

ESG principles

Job description

NRL is seeking a Senior Category Manager – Wind Turbines based in Amsterdam with hybrid working flexibility. You will lead global wind turbine procurement, shaping category strategy, negotiating with international suppliers, and driving ESG-aligned risk-based contracts across major projects.

The role requires proven category management and strategic procurement experience in wind/renewable energy, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of market dynamics.