Procurement Business Partner Renewables

Procurement Business Partner Renewables

Uniper

Düsseldorf, Germany

Our Procurement team Hydrogen, Renewables and Asset Growth is looking for you!

Your responsibilities

• Close coordination with the business unit managers in order to translate their requirements into concrete aspects of the procurement strategy, procurement planning and supplier management
• Actively manage suppliers strategically to create value for our business (e.g. develop and ensure implementation of supplier engagement plans, identify new suppliers relevant to business strategy, supplier-based innovation, partnerships)
• Responsibility for strategic tendering including specific tender strategies, supplier invitation and selection, negotiation and implementation of supplier contracts, e.g.:
  • EPC contracts
  • PV Modules
  • Electrical scope
  • Grid scope, batteries
• Acting as Project Procurement Lead Coordinator (PPLC) as main contact person in Uniper projects for all procurement related topics, close collaboration with other Procurement functions
• Driving specific initiatives together with the business units (e.g. sustainability, innovation, safety, cost awareness) and leveraging external networks to develop new solutions for the Uniper business units

Your profile

• University education in engineering, business administration, economics, comparable education or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 6 years' experience in the energy or oil & gas industry in procurement
• Experience in managing major procurement projects and EPC contracts
• Experience with Solar projects, either EPC or on lot-basis for components and services
• Ability to deal convincingly with a wide range of contacts and with conflicting requirements or cross-functional overlaps
• Good analytical mindset with the ability to translate business requirements into procurement and supplier management requirements