Role: Lead Procurement Manager (Offshore Wind – Indirect)
Location: Hamburg/remote
My client is a premier global developer, owner, and operator of offshore wind power plants, dedicated to accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future.
Based from their HQ in Hamburg, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Lead Procurement Manager to Lead and develop the indirect procurement team, ensuring clear prioritization, alignment, and continuous development within a growing and dynamic organization
Develop and implement procurement and sourcing strategies that balance cost, risk, quality, and operational requirements in an offshore-driven environment
Oversee contract management across the lifecycle, ensuring performance, compliance, and resolution of contractual topics with internal and external stakeholders
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, including performance management through KPIs and continuous evaluation
Support and implement global procurement initiatives, contributing to the evolution of procurement processes, tools, and governance
Ensure procurement activities are aligned with safety, sustainability, and regulatory requirements, reflecting the standards of large-scale offshore and energy projects
Several years of experience in strategic procurement, ideally within energy, infrastructure, or offshore-related industries
Proven experience in leading and developing teams, with the ability to guide, challenge, and support team members in a fast-paced environment
Strong understanding of complex procurement environments, ideally with exposure to offshore wind or comparable large-scale projects
Ability to operate across technical, commercial, and operational interfaces, with a clear understanding of project-driven procurement dynamics
Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and procurement tools is an advantage
Fluent in English