Vice President, Project Procurement

LocationChicago, IL
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$208,000-$281,000

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Vice President, Project Procurement

Location(s):

Chicago, IL, US, 60654

Austin, TX, US, 78701

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RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent



Functional area: Procurement


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

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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 89769 .


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.


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.


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