Procurement Manager - Supply Chain Strategy and Cost Analytics (Fixed-Term Contract)

RWE Renewables Denmark A/S
To start as soon as possible, full time, fixed term

This is an excellent opportunity to join RWE Renewables on a fixed-term maternity cover contract, providing additional capacity to the Procurement Supply Chain Strategy and Cost Analytics team during a period of continued growth. Working with international stakeholders across the renewables business, you will help drive sustainability initiatives, support supply chain strategy activities and contribute to sourcing and market analysis projects. You will also contribute to cost and price analytics, including benchmarking and forecasting activities, to support fact-based procurement and category decisions. We are looking for an experienced procurement professional who can quickly make an impact in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Previous energy sector experience is advantageous but not essential.

About the role

• Lead and support international sustainability and supply chain strategy projects across the renewables business.
• Drive procurement sustainability and supply chain initiatives in support of onshore and offshore wind, solar, batteries and related technologies.
• Identify and analyse supply chain trends, market developments and supplier landscapes to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor relevant regulatory, trade-policy and geopolitical developments and assess their potential implications for procurement markets, supplier availability and project costs.
• Assess supply and demand dynamics within key procurement categories and provide recommendations on sourcing strategies.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of category and procurement strategies in collaboration with Category Management teams.
• Contribute to strategic planning, risk management activities and procurement transformation initiatives.
• Maintain and improve cost and price databases for selected procurement categories, including benchmarking, forecasting and analytics to support procurement decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across multiple countries.
• Provide additional procurement capacity to the team, ensuring priorities and projects are delivered effectively throughout the maternity cover period.
  
  

Job requirements and experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience within procurement, sales, supply chain, category management or a related commercial discipline.
• Experience working with strategic procurement or sales projects and stakeholder management in an international environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market trends and support business recommendations.
• Experience in cost modelling, price analysis, and data visualization would be advantageous.
• Proven project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• A structured, proactive and results-oriented approach with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Degree-level qualification, ideally within Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or a related field.
• Experience within the energy, renewables or wider infrastructure sector is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Fluent English and willingness to collaborate with international teams; international travel may be required.
  
  

We encourage interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience, as we are looking to appoint the successful candidate with a planned start date in November. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.

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