Job Title: Procurement Category Manager – Wind TCI
About Envision
Envision is a global green technology group committed to accelerating the energy transition through integrated renewable, storage, digital and hydrogen solutions.
Envision provides renewable energy system solutions to corporations, governments, and institutions worldwide, reducing the cost of renewable energy production, storage, and integration through continuous technological innovation. The company's business spans smart wind turbines, energy storage, and green hydrogen solutions.
Today, Envision operates as an integrated net-zero technology ecosystem, combining hardware, software, and system integration capabilities across the full energy value chain.
The Group maintains a strong international presence with:
* 20+ R&D and operations centers
* 50+ manufacturing bases
* 80+ GW of installed wind capacity globally
* 10+ GWh of delivered storage capacity
* Expanding green hydrogen industrial platforms
* Over 50% international workforce
About the role:
Envision offers a comprehensive total solution for clean energy, which spans generation, storage, and software. We are a leading company in the development of advanced wind turbines and energy storage systems, as well as software solutions that are capable of managing energy assets on a global scale. As the Procurement Category Manager for Wind TCI and Construction, you will be responsible for key strategic procurement activities for new projects on international projects, including in-land transportation, crane services, installation works and O&M services. The Procurement Category Manager must coordinate with internal and external stakeholders during the procurement phase in order to plan and deliver accurate and cost-effective solutions, enabling Envision to be competitive, whilst also being in a position to deliver projects successfully across the European Region.
Key responsibilities:
General
* Developing sound, cost-effective category strategies for project procurement and strategic procurement, and ensure timely delivery of procurement budgets, enabling Envision to be competitive in terms of the subcontract portfolio, whilst also being in a position to deliver the project successfully
* Coordination and liaison with other internal departments as part of the procurement process, including sales and project management
* Guarantee the quality and accuracy of the procurement scope
* Ensure the correct identification, assessment and quantification of all the potential subcontractor and suppliers related to the procurement scope
* Facilitates the correct handover to project execution team for the management of the procured scope
* Deployment of Envision ERP tools (Ariba SAP) and processes which enable the P2P process
Sales Support
* Develop relationships with suppliers and contractors with interests in Envision sales markets
* Facilitate contract or consortium agreement negotiation and scope clarification with suppliers and contractors
* Develop with the support of technical team, standard interface documents for contracts
Supplier Development
* Continuously develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and contractors, identifying best local market opportunities within your assigned countries.
* Ensure contracts and terms, with support from Envision's legal department, are favourable and fit for purpose
* Conduct supplier reviews on completion of contracts
Market Analysis
* Monitoring and communicating with management regarding the supplier market
* Conducting cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement
* Developing risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of market changes
* Working closely with the company legal department to make sure contracts and terms are favourable
Project Procurement
* Prepare procurement management plans as required
* Ensure accuracy of tender documentation and tenders
* Conduct reviews and prepare analysis for awarding decisions
* Act as escalation point during project execution in case required
Qualification and expertise:
* Degree in relevant engineering or commerce qualification
* 5 to 10 years of experience in procurement and project management, preferably TCI category and renewable energy plan construction.
* Knowledge in project management methods and techniques, commercial management and supply management
* Experience on procurement of EPC/BOP/Logistics in renewable industry is preferred
* Excellent IT skills including MS Office/Sharepoint and SAP Ariba.
* Excellent communication skills in English is essential, both verbally and written.