Sr. Procurement WTG, Grid, H2 Manager

RWE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Sr. Procurement WTC, Grid, H2 Manager to oversee day-to-day sourcing and purchasing activities to ensure the business gets the material and services it needs on time, at competitive cost and terms.

This office-based role in the United States requires coordinating with suppliers, leading negotiations with Tier 1 suppliers on multimillion-dollar agreements, and guiding internal stakeholders on contract structures, market pricing trends, and supply chain risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum seven years of procurement experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as a commercial lead on complex procurement packages for Grid Components.
• Design procurement strategies balancing price, risk and delivery certainty for large projects.
• Lead negotiations with Tier 1 suppliers on multimillion-dollar agreements with favorable terms.
• Oversee advanced bid analyses ensuring cost, scope, compliance and risk alignment.
• Draft award recommendations summarizing strategy, evaluations and terms.
• Provide expert guidance to Development, Construction and Finance on contracts and market trends.
• Manage contract execution and administration for critical-path agreements.
• Identify procurement risks and propose mitigation across multiple projects.
• Escalation point for supplier disputes and maintain relationships.
• Forecast procurement timelines and supplier capacity for portfolio planning.
• Monitor EPC market trends and advise on competitive positioning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Organization

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Problem-solving

Present to management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Procurement

Remuneration: Exempt

The Sr. Procurement WTC, Grid, H2 Manager will oversee day-to-day sourcing and purchasing activities to ensure the business gets the material and services it needs on time, at competitive cost and terms. The role requires coordination with suppliers, negotiation, and supporting business needs with the broader procurement strategy.

Role Responsibilities:

• Act as a commercial lead on highly complex and high value procurement packages, including contracts for Grid Components
• Design and implement procurement strategies that balance competitive pricing, supplier risk management, and delivery certainty for large-scale renewable energy projects
• Lead negotiations with Tier 1 Suppliers on multimillion-dollar agreements, securing favorable outcomes on warranties, performance obligations, escalation clauses, and change order management
• Oversee preparation of advanced bid analyses, ensuring supplier proposals are levelized across cost, scope, technical compliance, and risk allocation to support transparent decision-making
• Draft comprehensive award recommendation documents for executive approval, summarizing procurement strategy, supplier evaluation outcomes, and contract terms
• Provide expert commercial guidance to internal stakeholders, advising Development, Construction, and Finance teams on contract structures, market pricing trends, and supply chain risks
• Manage contract execution and administration for critical-path agreements, ensuring all contractual obligations, milestone payments, and submittal requirements are met
• Proactively identify procurement risks across multiple projects, including supply bottlenecks, labor shortages, and commodity price fluctuations, and propose mitigation strategies
• Serve as escalation point for supplier disputes, working with Legal and project teams to resolve contractual disagreements and maintain constructive supplier relationships
• Contribute to portfolio-level planning by forecasting procurement timelines, supplier capacity needs, and cost implications across the regional project pipeline
• Monitor market intelligence on EPC construction services, advising internal stakeholders on competitive positioning, supplier performance, and emerging trends

Job Requirements and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 7years of procurement experience
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
• Ability to present and communicate effectively to senior level management.

Work Environment:

This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWEA offices and field locations

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range:

The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois or New York is $145,000 - $175,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S. locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE's 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states.With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operateswind, solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact atamericas.rwe.com.

At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors - Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.