Senior Procurement Leader - (Hamburg | 3 Days Onsite | High-Growth Business) Overview Looking for candidates with proven EPC & CAPEX experience ideally with recent exposure to the energy/enewables sector. A rare opportunity to build and lead a global procurement function from the ground up within a high-growth company on a strong upward trajectory. This role is strategically critical as the business expands rapidly. You will shape the function, hire a new team, and establish deep supplier partnerships-directly influencing future growth, resilience, and competitiveness. Key Responsibilities Architect and lead the global procurement strategy, focusing on significant supplier expansion Build high-level, long-term supplier partnerships; leverage ecosystems and negotiate at senior levels. Create procurement standards, policy, governance, and best practice across a business that has operated procurement via Operations to date. Recruit and develop a new team of ~5 roles (including a Senior Category Manager) to establish a high-performing, modern procurement organisation. Work as a peer to the C-suite-particularly the COO (Hamburg-based)-to set priorities, align spend, and embed procurement influence early. Drive competitive advantage through sophisticated supplier relationship management, balancing technology (AI tools) with strategic, relationship-led engagement. Develop strong spend insight, category strategies, and sourcing roadmaps to support rapid scale-up. Travel extensively across Europe and China to build, maintain, and grow supplier connections. Present to and engage with senior internal and external stakeholders Qualifications & Experience 10-15 years' experience in senior procurement leadership within relevant industrial, energy, engineering, or equipment-heavy sectors. Ideally proven track record creating and sustaining senior-level supplier partnerships in China; strong familiarity with Chinese CAPEX supply markets. Hands-on and strategic-able to build a function while executing high-value sourcing activity. Experience in renewables, energy, or adjacent industrial sectors preferred; customer-side or supplier-side backgrounds both considered. Strong cross-cultural leadership; prior experience managing or collaborating with teams on the ground in China is highly desirable. Ability to operate as a C-suite peer-confident, influential, and credible with senior leadership and investors. Fluent English required; German advantageous but not essential. Role Requirements Onsite presence in Hamburg at least 3 days per week. Extensive international travel to suppliers and European plants. Ability to start early Q1 (flexible for the right candidate). Commitment to building a career-evidence of progression and capability development. What Makes This Opportunity Compelling Join a fast-scaling company with strong investor backing Build the procurement function from zero-full ownership, high autonomy, immediate strategic impact. Play a pivotal role in unlocking growth Direct visibility to C-suite and investors; part of the leadership team shaping the next stage of growth. Competitive package with potential bonus elements aligned to company growth.