Greenvolt Power is our segment dedicated to the Development & Construction of utility-scale solar and wind projects. We value local expertise and empower our partners, counting already with business presence in 16 countries (Europe & North America).
Greenvolt Power is seeking a WTG Procurement Manager who will lead procurement activities for Greenvolt Power’s wind projects. This senior-level role involves setting procurement strategies for key capital components, supporting mergers and acquisitions related to wind turbines, and overseeing the tendering process for essential TSIA packages and O&M agreements. The WTG Procurement Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution and delivery of Greenvolt’s wind projects across its European footprint.
Key accountabilities
Development & Strategy
* Lead, manage, and implement the procurement process for wind turbine supply, transport, installation packages, and/or operation and maintenance services, ensuring alignment with company goals and industry standards.
* Provide support for M&A activities by evaluating wind turbine procurement strategies.
* Manage the tendering process for TSIA packages and contract negotiations.
* Define and refine the supply chain strategy for key WTG packages and markets in collaboration with senior management during development phases.
* Define and revisit the supply chain strategy of key categories/markets in coordination with the direct Director during the development phase.
* Provide accurate cost estimations and project forecasts across different categories and scopes, coordinating closely with the technical department, market stakeholders, and aligning with CAPEX assumptions; regularly follow up on budgets to advise and mitigate potential deviations.
* Regularly engage with project teams to ensure procurement strategies align with project development needs and milestones.
* Review and negotiate supplier agreements to optimize terms and conditions that align with company policies and objectives.
* Conduct benchmarking exercises to assess the competitiveness of rates and services during the due diligence process.
Market Screening & Supplier Management
* Maintain long-term relationships with key WTG suppliers, aligned with company compliance.
* Follow up and revisit trends and forecasts, where applicable (categories and/or markets), identifying risks and opportunities with respect to price, suppliers’ capabilities, and quality.
* Proactively scout for suppliers in current and/or new markets.
* Contribute to developing a network of suppliers (current/new entrants) that have an impact on the business.
Procurement Process
* Lead or support, with the coordination of the direct Director, the execution of RFIs, RFPs/RFQs, sole sourcing, or bid processes to evaluate WTG options, following a competitive process, including but not limited to:
* RFP drafting - Definition and execution of the terms/requirements
* Bidder list definition and pre-qualification process
* Coordination of technical inputs according to project deadlines
* Pivotal role involving key areas, such as Legal, Compliance, Risk, EHS, etc.
* Leading contract and commercial negotiations
* Proposals assessments
* Awarding recommendation following project and company requirements
* Others
* Manage orders with suppliers, ensuring reliability in information in terms of dates, quantity, and prices.
* Provide information to other stakeholders and collaborators in the supply chain.
* Maintain an updated order portfolio with the required frequency.
* Provide contract management support (when applicable) during the execution of the project.
Reporting
* Report the procurement process to the direct manager following specific and/or group guidelines (EHS, Compliance, Risk, etc.).
* Provide suppliers’ benchmark reporting (when applicable: e.g., supplier's factory, industry fairs, others).
Qualifications
* University degree in Engineering or related is required.
* Complimentary studies in procurement, is a plus.
* At least 5-7 years of significant/recent experience within wind procurement (engineering, technical office and/or procurement).
* Experience with supplier and contract management.
* Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
* Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
* Ability to challenge and influence.
* Proactivity, autonomy and strong capability to anticipate and capability solutions.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to work on different projects at the same time (multitasking).
* Experience with metrics creation and data presentation.
* Experience of improving processes.
* Experience in a fast-paced multi-national environment.
* Willingness to travel (expected min. 20%-30%).
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