Category Buyer

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Procurement
Remuneration: Exempt

The Category Buyer is responsible for the company-wide management of purchasing Spares and services for Operations. Be the front-end contact and support for operations across the Americas. Ability to manage of spare parts and services for wind (onshore and off-shore), solar, and energy storage electric generating facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Day to Day management of Purchasing activities which includes the parts and services associated with installing the parts for the RWE Clean Energy business encompassing onshore, offshore wind farms, and solar farms in the Americas
• The focus shall be to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) for parts
• Ensure compliance with Procurement policy and processes
• Track and ensure achievement of forecasted value and savings targets including productivity plans with suppliers, and clearing of Purchase requisitions daily
• Ensure interfaces with Key internal stakeholders to optimize the cost & efficiencies of each operational site
• Ensure day-to-day management of Requests and develop the scope of work jointly with internal customers to mitigate risks
• Drive negotiations to the point of contract award with the technical / asset management teams
• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships to ensure that their performance consistently meets, and at times exceeds business expectations
• Develop strong and effective internal relationships with all levels of the business to ensure that business requirements are reflected within contractual documentation
• Supplier management, negotiations for key contracts, and claim management / negotiations with suppliers

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required, Engineering degree will be an advantage
• Minimum 5 years experience in Procurement required, with at least 7 years preferred (post degree) working experience in construction, energy, chemical, or other industry with large, capital investment projects, with a focus on procurement or contract management.
• First-hand experience with Purchasing and contracts
• Familiarity with working on SAP ERP systems to develop an efficient process for ordering and tracking spare parts – hands-on experience desired in SAP
• Background Engineer/Technical, Business Administration, Legal or Economics. However, a track record of success is more important than former positions or educational background
• Fluent English speaker. German / Spanish or other language skills would be an advantage
• Willingness to travel in North America as required
• Good problem-identification and solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate at a high level with internal and external decision-makers
• Ability to influence people and decisions to drive high performance and result orientation
• Lead projects of moderate scope and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Very strong commercial acumen and ability to develop cost models and cost-benefit analysis
• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

This position is a hybrid role based out of our Austin, TX office. 

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.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.