About this role
YOUR TASKS
- Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for blades in collaboration with key stakeholders
- Drive price and capacity negotiations to secure competitive, best‑in‑class Nordex pricing
- Negotiate and manage global contracts (FPA, QAA, NDA, SERVICE) across the entire supply chain
- Lead category management activities and ensure alignment with all internal stakeholders
- Build and maintain strong strategic partnerships with key suppliers to support long‑term growth
- Manage supplier‑related activities along the value chain, including expansion into new regions (EU, US, India, China)
- Drive proactive supplier engagement regarding Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, CSR, Sustainability and Innovation to meet KPIs
YOUR PROFILE
- University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Economics, or a related field
- experience in strategic sourcing and category management in the wind sector or a comparable international industry
- Strong negotiation capabilities with an end‑to‑end mindset and sound business judgement
- Structured, systematic and transparent working style
- High ownership mindset, strong service orientation and independent working capability
- Pragmatic and adaptable personality able to perform in dynamic environments
- Excellent communication skills and intercultural competency, fluent in English
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Requisition ID: 11395
Other facts
About Nordex Group
The development, manufacture, project management and servicing of wind turbines in the onshore segment has been the core competence and passion of the Nordex Group and its more than 10,900 employees worldwide for 40 years.
As one of the world's largest wind turbine manufacturers, the Nordex Group offers high-yield, cost-efficient wind turbines that enable long-term and economical power generation from wind energy in all geographical and climatic conditions. The focus is on turbines in the 3 to 7 MW class, and the Group’s comprehensive product portfolio offers individual solutions for both markets with limited space and regions with limited grid capacities. A global service network, of around 380 service points throughout 30 countries, delivers service quickly to keep our systems running smoothly. The Group covers the needs of all customer segments within the global wind market, from large energy suppliers to SMEs operating power plants. With more than 61 GW of installed capacity worldwide, Nordex Group systems deliver sustainable energy throughout more than 80 per cent of the world’s energy market (excluding China).
Nordex SE is listed on the TecDAX and MDAX of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE000A0D6554). The headoffice of the company, with the Management Board and central corporate functions, is located in Hamburg, while the legal entity is registered in Rostock. At production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the US, and India, the Nordex Group produces nacelles, rotor blades and concrete towers. The Group also maintains offices and branches in more than 30 countries.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for blades while managing supplier-related activities along the value chain. Negotiate and manage global contracts and drive supplier engagement to meet key performance indicators.
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