Category Manager (m/f/d)

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GOLDBECK SOLAR is a leading provider of turnkey photovoltaic systems on commercial roofs and ground mounted utility scale PV power plants. With our team of dedicated employees, we develop, plan, build, operate and finance photovoltaic systems in Germany, Europe and worldwide - tailor-made with a standardized approach.
What you can expect:
Join us in shaping the energy transition and the strategic orientation of our company! We are looking for a Category Manager (m/f/d) for HV & MV Grid Connection, Transformer & Switchgear. In this role in our central procurement department, you will be responsible for the global standardization and procuring of the required medium and high voltage grid connection, transformer and switchgear. This includes the qualification, selection, procurement, quality assurance and further supplier and technology portfolio development. You know the requirements from our worldwide projects and find the right suppliers for these components and carry out targeted tenders internationally. In addition to economic optimization, you also contribute to quality assurance - both before and after delivery of the components.
Tasks:
Providing a cost competitive supplier portfolio for HV & MV Grid Connection, Transformer & Switchgear as well as battery storage while meeting quality standards and project schedules
Conducting supply market research to qualify new manufacturers/suppliers and enhance existing supplier relationships
Determining the demand for our photovoltaic projects worldwide with project managers and electrical engineers
Concluding frame and project contracts covering terms & conditions, prices, supplier code of conduct and other sustainability aspects
Gathering and distributing category-specific knowledge as technology developments, quality standards and price trends
Interface with suppliers and construction sites before, during and after the supply phase
Supporting our projects as escalation for supplier claims management
Profile:
Degree or several years of professional experience in the field of business management with focus on purchasing and/or electrical engineering
Minimum of three years working experience in renewable industry, power transmission, supply chain or similar experience preferred
Independent, systematic and proactive way of working, especially in the structured preparation (processes & tools) of supplier qualification, tender formulation and contract conclusion based on a project pipeline
Confident appearance and ability to prepare and present information to senior management as input for educated business decisions
Strong communication and argumentation skills as well as experience in managing complex networks of internal interfaces, suppliers, service providers, and customers
Business fluent in German and English
Willingness to travel (approx. 20 %)
Benefits:
Annual increase in compensation in line with the average inflation rate
Flexible working due to possible annual adjustment of working hours
Flexibility in the number of vacation days
Childcare allowance of up to €600 per child of infant age
15% subsidy for company pension plan
Capital-forming benefits of around €300 per year
Option for a job bike leasing
Open, trusting and professional cooperation with a focus on success and enjoyment in daily work
Working together with a highly trained international team in a dynamic, international market
Participation in shaping the global energy revolution
Employee events
Possibility of mobile work
Your contact person for questions:
Patricia Bous
Talent Acquisition Partner
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Apply now:
GOLDBECK SOLAR GmbH
Goldbeckstraße 7
69493 Hirschberg