Director Indirect Procurement

RWE Americas, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent Functional area: Procurement Remuneration: Exempt Lead the Indirect Procurement and Procurement Support functions for RWE Americas, providing strategic and operational leadership across indirect category management, sourcing, contracting, supplier management, procurement systems, processes, analytics, governance, and compliance. The Director, Indirect Procurement & Procurement Support leads managers and senior managers, partners with senior business stakeholders to translate growth plans into procurement strategies and organizational capabilities, and drives scalable, efficient, and compliant procurement practices that support RWE Americas' onshore wind, solar, battery storage, and broader business activities. Role Responsibilities: Lead the Indirect Procurement function for RWE Americas, setting strategy, priorities, organizational structure, and resource plans while leading and developing managers and senior managers responsible for sourcing, tendering, negotiation, and contract executionDevelop and execute enterprise-wide category strategies for strategic indirect spend, including IT, consulting and professional services, facility management, and early-stage development services such as feasibility studies, expert opinions, and legal and regulatory supportPartner with senior leadership and business functions to understand demand, challenge requirements where appropriate, consolidate spend, and translate business growth plans into forward-looking sourcing and contracting strategiesDrive competitive sourcing and negotiations for high-value and complex requirements, using market intelligence, demand aggregation, total-cost-of-ownership analysis, and supplier competition to improve commercial outcomes while protecting schedule, quality, and risk objectivesEstablish and strengthen strategic supplier relationship management programs that improve performance, reliability, innovation, cost efficiency, and long-term value creation; lead escalation and resolution of significant supplier or contractual issuesApprove significant procurement commitments within delegated authority and ensure sourcing and contracting decisions comply with RWE governance, policies, procedures, risk requirements, and approval frameworksLead Procurement Support, including procurement systems, processes, statements of procedure, analytics, reporting, compliance, and data governance, ensuring the function has scalable tools and standards to support continued business growthOptimize the end-to-end sourcing-to-payment (S2P) process by identifying process gaps, simplifying workflows, standardizing ways of working, and leveraging technology, automation, and advanced analytics to improve efficiency and user experienceDefine, monitor, and communicate procurement KPIs and management information covering process efficiency, compliance, supplier performance, savings/value delivery, total cost of ownership, and supply or contractual risk; use data to identify and drive corrective actionsRepresent Procurement in strategic planning, transformation, and cross-functional initiatives, ensuring procurement requirements and market considerations are incorporated early into business decisions and development activitiesCoordinate closely with Central RWE Indirect Procurement, Project Development, Finance, Legal, IT, Operations, and other functions to capture Group-wide synergies, align category strategies, and maintain consistent procurement standardsLead change management and capability-building initiatives across Procurement, embedding category management, strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier management, and digital procurement best practicesDevelop team capability through clear objectives, coaching, succession planning, performance management, and targeted development opportunities, creating a high-performing and collaborative procurement organizationBuild external market networks and strategic partnerships that provide insight into supplier markets, emerging technologies, regulatory developments, and innovative commercial models relevant to RWE's growth strategy Job Requirements and Experience: Bachelor's degree required; degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction, Business Management, Finance, or a related field preferred. Advanced degree or relevant professional procurement/supply chain certification is a plusMinimum 11 years of relevant procurement experience, with substantial experience in indirect procurement/category management and at least 5 years leading teams and/or functionsExperience leading managers or senior managers, managing complex enterprise sourcing programs, and partnering with executive stakeholders is strongly preferred Renewable energy, power, infrastructure, construction, or another capital-intensive industry experience is preferredDemonstrated expertise in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management, contract management, procure-to-pay, eSourcing, supplier risk management, and vendor managementStrong commercial acumen and negotiation capability, including experience resolving complex contractual and supplier issues with significant financial, operational, or reputational impactAbility to integrate procurement strategy into broader business planning and transformation initiatives and to translate business demand into actionable sourcing, organizational, and capability plansStrong executive presence and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence, challenge constructively, and build alignment across senior leaders and cross-functional teamsDemonstrated people leadership, including organization design, resource planning, coaching, performance management, talent development, and leading through changeStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret spend, supplier, process, and market data and convert insights into decisions and measurable actionsExperience designing and improving procurement processes, governance, controls, KPIs, and operating models, with a strong focus on simplification, standardization, compliance, and continuous improvementDigital mindset with experience using procurement technology, analytics, and automation to improve sourcing-to-payment effectiveness; strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and working knowledge of SAP or comparable ERP/procurement platformsAbility to operate effectively in a fast-changing, international, matrixed environment, balancing strategic priorities with a pragmatic, hands-on approach to executionExcellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex commercial topics clearly to senior stakeholdersHigh degree of integrity, sound judgment, accountability, and commitment to inclusive leadership and supplier practicesAbility and willingness to travel nationally and internationally as business needs require Work Environment: This position is primarily office-based, with periodic travel to other RWEA offices, supplier locations, project sites, and business meetings in the United States and internationally. The employee must be able to sit, walk, or stand for extended periods as required. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois or New York is $175,000 - $205,000. 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 93698. Any questions? Contact HR: rwe_americas_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. RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com. At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors – Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.