Vice President, Project Procurement

Vice President, Project Procurement
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LocationAustin, TX
Job Typefull time
Salary$208,000-$281,000
On-site
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Vice President, Project Procurement

Location(s):

Austin, TX, US, 78701

Chicago, IL, US, 60654

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Procurement; Project Development

Remuneration: Exempt

The Vice President Project Procurement leads the project EPC and BoP spend for RWE Clean Energy. Reporting to the SVP of Procurement, she/he will provide leadership and guidance to the team, interface with internal and external stakeholders and will contribute to RWE Clean Energy growth targets.


Role Responsibilities:

Lead, develop and coach the Project Procurement team
Responsible for developing, implementing and enhancing Procurement Category and Contract Strategies
Serve as the key interface between internal stakeholders (Development, Engineering, Project Management, Project Execution, etc)
Oversee implementation of strategy for tendering, evaluating and contracting EPC and BoP activities to support the new build projects. Drive value creating procurement solutions
Work closely with the Development, Engineering and Construction teams to analyze various procurement options for projects and assure Supply Chain activities are performed consistent with established schedules and budgets
Develop and maintain contacts and relationships with major equipment manufacturers and suppliers, and major contractors providing services to the renewable energy industry
Drive Supplier Relationship Management and Evaluation. Implement contractor performance and risk measures
Monitor regulatory environment in to mitigate risks and leverage opportunities
Ensure that policies, compliance rules and processes are properly implemented and observed
Provide market analysis and set the basis for a sustainable supply chain during project execution
Track performance using metrics that enable acceleration of growth with a major focus on process efficiency, followed by a focus on reducing spend and total cost of ownership


Job Requirements and Experiences:

Relevant college degree with preference for Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction or Business Management
Academic qualification and 18 years of relevant and similar working experience with significant people management experience building and coaching expert teams
Experience in negotiating and contracting EPC and BoP contracts
Expertise with spend category methodologies, including strategy formation, category management processes, stakeholder alignment, and negotiations
Ability to work across all segments of the Procurement value chain - sourcing, contract management, procure-to-pay, eSourcing, supplier risk management and vendor management
Experience in utility scale renewable energy project procurement
Proven ability to meet performance and organizational goals and foster growth strategies, including managing department and project engineering costs budgets
Significant people management experience
Experience in applying efficient procurement processes, structures and analytical tools
Experience of liaising with senior management and C-suite
Highly developed analytical and communication skills, combined with a structured work style and a pragmatic hands-on approach
Experience in managing complex regulatory environment
Ability to challenge “conventional” thinking, considers others’ views and convinces with facts considering a proactive approach to overcome resistance
Strong eye for detail and ensuring accuracy in exchange of information and contracts
Team player with strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen
Experience and willingness to work independently in a fast-changing environment and in an international team
Sound knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and SAP. Ability to learn new systems and tools rapidly
Readiness to travel both nationally and internationally – expected travel is 20-30%
Business fluent proficiency in English. Spanish and German language skills are a benefit but not essential
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

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $208,000 - $281,000. 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.

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 90427. Any questions? Contact HR: rwece_recruiting@rwe.com

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

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.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).

As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.


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