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Posted:
18.06.2025
Expiry Date:
02.08.2025
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Job Description:
RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd., Swindon, Coventry, London, Perth, Port Talbot
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Procurement
As Project Procurement Manager UK for RWE OPEA’s growing Wind & PV and BESS pipeline within our OPEA Procurement team, you will be responsible for supporting & implementing the supplier country strategy for the UK market embedded into the global strategy.
You will act as Procurement Single Point of Contact for Onshore Wind, Solar, & BESS projects, partnering with the overall Project Manager. You will take responsibility for all procured packages – TSA, SMA, EPC, and/or BoP contracts – during development and construction phases. Additionally, you will lead the optimization of our supply chain measures throughout the project lifecycle.
Your future responsibilities include:
* Negotiating large and complex project contracts (including TSA, SMA, EPC, and/or BoP contracts) for PV, BESS & Wind projects in multidisciplinary and international teams
* Developing, implementing, and managing purchasing strategies for these contracts
* Supporting and implementing the supplier country strategy for the UK market
* Enabling lessons learned to optimize tendering processes for project development and construction contracts, aligned with local needs and collaborating with project stakeholders
* Developing and implementing framework agreements
* Managing active supplier relationships for PV & Wind Balance of Plant contracts
* Managing stakeholder relationships with colleagues from development, construction, and service departments
* Coordinating with Global Category Procurement for PV modules, Wind Turbine Generators, and other functions like Finance, Risk Control, and Legal
* Assessing suppliers, subcontractors, and consultants, including conducting audits and managing complaints
* Seeking new, alternative, and advanced vendors regularly
* Providing cost estimates for new photovoltaic plants and grid interconnection works
* Preparing and reviewing decision templates for management, including risk mitigation and cost-benefit analysis
Your profile:
* Several years of relevant experience in the PV & Wind industry, preferably within Europe, UK preferred
* Experience in managing large, complex tenders for PV & Wind EPC contracts or power plant projects (Capex/Opex)
* Ability to build rapport quickly and maintain key stakeholder relationships with suppliers
* Extensive experience in identifying and assessing contractual risks, developing risk prevention strategies
* Completed studies in engineering or business economics; legal qualifications are advantageous
* Proven ability to negotiate multiple contract packages, manage stakeholders, and lead multidisciplinary teams
* Intercultural understanding and experience working with diverse cultures
* Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written)
* Willingness to travel and undertake temporary stays abroad to support international PV & Wind projects
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