Senior Category Manager (Wind)

NRL; Amsterdam; On-site; 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

Job Title Senior Category Manager – Wind Turbines

We are looking for an experienced Senior Category Manager to lead global wind turbine procurement within the renewable energy sector. Based in Amsterdam, this role is ideal for someone with strong commercial strategy expertise, exceptional negotiation skills, and a passion for sustainable energy. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape procurement strategies on a global scale while influencing the success of major wind projects.

Location and Working Pattern

Amsterdam, Netherlands – Hybrid working flexibility

Client Overview

Our client is a recognised leader in renewable energy, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across a global portfolio of projects.

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.

Must-have Requirements

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

Nice-to-have Skills

• Experience with project delivery in international markets.
• Familiarity with long-term framework agreements and financing requirements.

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