Director, Indirect Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

RWE AG; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC seeks a Director of Indirect Procurement & Procurement Support to lead strategy and execution across indirect categories, sourcing, contracting, supplier management, analytics and governance.

You will partner with senior leaders to translate growth plans into procurement capabilities, lead managers, and drive scalable, compliant procurement practices supporting wind, solar and storage initiatives. This is a full-time, office-based role with periodic travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or relevant procurement certification is a plus.
• 11+ years of procurement experience with indirect procurement focus.
• 5+ years leading managers and/or functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Indirect Procurement and Procurement Support functions, setting strategy and resource plans.
• Develop and execute enterprise-wide category strategies for indirect spend.
• Partner with senior leadership to translate growth plans into procurement strategies.
• Drive competitive sourcing and negotiations for high-value requirements.
• Establish supplier relationship management programs and manage major issues.
• Oversee procurement systems, analytics, and data governance to support growth.
• Monitor and report procurement KPIs and ensure compliance.

Skills

Indirect Procurement

Category Management

Supplier Management

Negotiation

Analytics

Governance & Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Procurement Systems

Change Management

S2P Optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering

Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC seeks a Director of Indirect Procurement & Procurement Support to lead strategy and execution across indirect categories, sourcing, contracting, supplier management, analytics and governance.

You will partner with senior leaders to translate growth plans into procurement capabilities, lead managers, and drive scalable, compliant procurement practices supporting wind, solar and storage initiatives. This is a full-time, office-based role with periodic travel.