RWE Procurement Manager, Vessel & Foundation, Offshore Wind, Americas

RWE Offshore Wind Services, LLC

Functional area : Procurement

Remuneration : Exempt

Join our team and play a crucial role in shaping the success of offshore wind projects by spearheading the procurement of vital Installation Vessels.

If you have a passion for driving excellence in procurement within the renewable energy sector, we encourage you to apply and be part of our innovative and forward-thinking organization.

Responsibilities :

• Support our US offshore projects with the drafting of project procurement strategies;
• Responsible for the interfacing of supporting functions and projects to compile and draft all RFI / RFQ documentation for issuance to the market
• Ability to evaluate RFQ responses on a Total Cost of Ownership basis to ensure selection of the most appropriate suppliers.
• Leading commercial and legal negotiations with support from the inhouse legal team.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors and suppliers, establishing long-term relationships that contribute to project success and cost-efficiency.

Build and maintain relationships with key supplier interfaces.

• Adhere to the procurement strategy and execution required in offshore wind projects, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, project management, and finance to understand project requirements and align procurement strategies accordingly
• Oversee the procurement process end-to-end, from initial sourcing to delivery and payment, ensuring seamless operations and adherence to project timelines.

Experience required :

• Bachelors degree within a related field
• 5+ years of experience within the maritime world from either a developer or vessel owner with knowledge of BIMCO, FIDIC and LOGIC contracting forms for the purpose of offshore construction.
• Proven ability to effectively understand commercial risks to minimize impacts to the project;
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven experience in offshore wind industry and familiarity with Installation Vessel and Offshore Foundation procurement preferable.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of successfully managing vendor relationships, negotiating high cost / high risk contracts and achieving cost-effective procurement outcomes.
• Excellent analytical abilities with the capacity to interpret data, assess market trends, and make informed procurement decisions.
• Proficiency in contract management, procurement software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multicultural and cross-functional environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to procurement activities within the offshore wind sector.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required to support delivery of your package of works;

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.

RWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For 125 years RWE has been the source of energy for millions of people across the globe. Now we’re making all that energy green.

This decade alone we’re investing €50bn into renewables and will be carbon neutral by 2040 ten years earlier than most other global targets.

This is a chance to play a key role on our journey.

Join our renewables specialists, working across the clean energy spectrum to grow our operations to 50 GW by 2030 with some of the world’s largest on and offshore wind farms and industry-leading hydrogen initiatives.

We’re also considered innovators in solar development including floating photovoltaics and agri-photovoltaics. Or add your expertise to our supply and trading operations, brokering renewable electricity, green gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances from one of our advanced energy trading floors.