Procurement Specialist

Deutsche-Windtechnik-Ag; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match after 6 months

Generous PTO and comprehensive health/

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Deutsche Windtechnik is seeking a Procurement Specialist to drive sourcing, negotiation, and contracting for wind energy projects in the US. You will identify suppliers, manage master service agreements, and align procurement activities with project schedules and budgets.

Collaborate with project teams to develop effective procurement strategies, mitigate risks, and optimize processes for cost, quality, and timely delivery. This role requires travel and deep wind industry knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, related field, or equivalent years of experience (5 years) in Supply Chain specific to wind energy industry.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of wind energy technologies and supply chain dynamics.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to travel weekly or as needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and sustainability criteria.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering collaboration and driving continuous improvement.
• Conduct in-depth market research and perform national and international value analyses to stay informed about supplier landscapes, trends and innovations.
• Regularly negotiate, draft, and monitor master service agreements, supplier agreements and contracts to ensure favourable and compliant terms.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineering teams and internal departments to understand requirements and develop effective procurement strategies.
• Ensure procurement activities are tightly aligned with project schedules, milestones, and strategic business objectives.
• Drive sustainable procurement strategies in cooperation with cross-functional teams and business units.
• Execute continuous improvements across quality, availability, and pricing by optimizing procurement processes.
• Strategically develop and manage supplier portfolios, including supplier assessment, selection, and capability development.
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks including supply chain disruptions, cost volatility, and quality deviations.
• Take full ownership of preparing, conducting, and leading price negotiations independently.
• Optimize and standardize procurement workflows and tools to improve transparency and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation, including contracts, purchase orders, and supplier records.
• Monitor procurement costs continuously, identifying savings opportunities without compromising quality or delivery timelines.
• Oversee contract and supplier performance management, ensuring accountability and measurable value delivery.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Wind energy knowledge

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

Job description

Procurement Specialist

Deutsche Windtechnik (DWT) is Germany’s largest Independent Service Provider, offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source.

With more than 9,000 WTGs under contract and more than 2,200 worldwide employees operating in Europe, the US and Asia, Deutsche Windtechnik sets the bar for Independent Service Provider services.

Deutsche Windtechnik (DWT) came to North America and started operations here in 2018.

Headquartered in Houston, TX., it is our goal to set the standard for best-in-class levels of quality, safety, efficiency, and customer service in the US market.

Are you prepared to advance your career as a Procurement Specialist?

In the capacity of Procurement Specialist at DWT, your contribution is crucial to fostering the company's expansion. Your responsibilities encompass steering the procurement process for our wind energy projects. The successful candidate will assume the responsibility of sourcing, negotiating, and contracting with suppliers, ensuring the punctual and cost-effective procurement of materials, equipment, and services essential for the development, planning, and execution of wind farms.

Are You Looking to:

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and sustainability criteria?
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering collaboration and driving continuous improvement?
• Conduct in-depth market research and perform national and international value analyses to stay informed about supplier landscapes, trends and innovations?
• Regularly negotiate, draft, and monitor master service agreements, supplier agreements and contracts to ensure favourable and compliant terms?
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineering teams and internal departments to understand requirements and develop effective procurement strategies?

Are You Ready to:

• Ensure procurement activities are tightly aligned with project schedules, milestones, and strategic business objectives.
• Drive sustainable procurement strategies in cooperation with cross-functional teams and business units.
• Execute continuous improvements across quality, availability, and pricing by optimizing procurement processes.
• Strategically develop and manage supplier portfolios, including supplier assessment, selection, and capability development.
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks including supply chain disruptions, cost volatility, and quality deviations.
• Take full ownership of preparing, conducting, and leading price negotiations independently.
• Optimize and standardize procurement workflows and tools to improve transparency and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation, including contracts, purchase orders, and supplier records.
• Monitor procurement costs continuously, identifying savings opportunities without compromising quality or delivery timelines.
• Oversee contract and supplier performance management, ensuring accountability and measurable value delivery.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, related field, or equivalent years of experience (5 years) in Supply Chain specific to wind energy industry.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of wind energy technologies and supply chain dynamics.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to travel weekly or as needed.

What You’ll Get:

• 401k with fully vested, generous company match available after 6 months.
• Generous PTO, Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Personalized and Ongoing Training.

DWT CULTURE:

What sets us apart is our intense focus on our customers, employees, and culture.

Our Mission:

To be the most trusted O&M partner to wind farm owners.

Our Vision:

To empower the Americas’ achievement of 100% renewable energy, one wind turbine at a time.

How do we accomplish this? By building a team and a culture with the core values that are:

Transparent, Innovative, Guiding (advisor and partner), Efficient, and Reliable.

We call ourselves TIGERs and we hope you get an opportunity to join us someday!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

DWT is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.