Team Lead Indirect Procurement (all genders) - Offshore Wind Industry

Team Lead Indirect Procurement (all genders) - Offshore Wind Industry

Offshore wind energy - the pillar of our future energy supply!

Skyborn Renewables is a pioneer and leading offshore wind developer and operator with more than 20 years experience and a track record of approx. 7 GW developed around the globe to date. The competencies of our 400 employees cover the entire offshore wind value chain, including greenfield development, engineering and design, procurement, financing, construction management and asset management.

Do you want to make a difference? To advance the energy transition in an international and growing business field? Skyborn Renewables offers you the opportunity to do so.

With us, you can expect a dynamic environment with committed employees as well as the opportunity to break new ground and expand your skills.

Become a part of our friendly team at our location in Hamburg or Bremen as a Senior Procurement Manager (all genders) - Offshore Wind Industry.

Team Lead Indirect Procurement (all genders) - Offshore Wind Industry

Your future tasks:

Lead and develop the indirect procurement team, ensuring clear prioritization, alignment, and continuous development within a growing and dynamic organization

Take ownership of strategic procurement activities across a broad range of indirect categories, acting as a central interface between business functions and the procurement organization

Develop and implement procurement and sourcing strategies that balance cost, risk, quality, and operational requirements in an offshore-driven environment

Act as a trusted sparring partner to internal stakeholders, translating business needs into structured sourcing approaches and commercially sound procurement decisions

Manage the full procurement lifecycle, including market analysis, RfQs/RfPs, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and contract award

Lead commercial negotiations and ensure robust contract structures in close alignment with legal, tax, insurance, and other expert functions

Oversee contract management across the lifecycle, ensuring performance, compliance, and resolution of contractual topics with internal and external stakeholders

Drive cost optimization and value creation through spend analysis, supplier strategies, and identification of efficiency improvements

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

Your profile:

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

Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills, with experience in structuring and closing complex contracts

Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities

Confident communicator with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels