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Full Time
Permanent
Lead
On-site
The Sourcing Manager role requires proven expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement, and category management, ideally with 4 to 5 years of experience at a strategic level. Key competencies include leading supplier qualification and onboarding processes, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating favorable commercial terms. The candidate must demonstrate strong analytical skills, particularly in spend analysis and market research, to identify cost optimization opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives. A solid understanding of tendering processes, contract negotiation, and procurement governance is essential. The role demands excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with fluency in English required and additional languages considered advantageous. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital procurement tools is necessary to support the development and implementation of procurement procedures and digital solutions. The ideal candidate should have a structured, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset, capable of driving strategic procurement projects within a global operational context, specifically in the wind energy sector. A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field is preferred. Experience working in or supporting global operations, particularly within renewable energy or wind industry environments, is highly relevant. The position involves collaboration with diverse suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure operational excellence and cost efficiency across multiple categories and regions. Overall, this role demands a strategic leader with comprehensive sourcing expertise, strong analytical capabilities, and effective communication skills to contribute to the organization's procurement excellence and sustainability goals.
About the role
Role Summary
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier management, and procurement process development
- Support global operations in the wind industry
- Ensure collaboration with the right suppliers under optimal conditions
- Focus on cost optimization and operational excellence
Responsibilities
- Facilitate and execute tenders and supplier selections across categories
- Lead supplier qualification and onboarding processes
- Develop and implement procurement procedures and policies
- Support development and implementation of digital procurement tools
- Manage supplier relationships and negotiate favourable commercial terms
- Drive strategic procurement projects and initiatives
- Analyze spend data and market trends to identify opportunities
- Ensure compliance with procurement standards and governance
- Contribute to cost optimization and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management (ideally 4–5 years at a strategic level)
- Strong analytical skills and experience with spend analysis and market research
- Solid understanding of tendering processes and contract negotiation
- Experience with supplier qualification and performance management
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement tools
- Fluency in English (spoken and written); other languages are a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, or related field preferred
About Muehlhan Wind Service
- World-leading, full-scope independent service provider specializing in wind turbine installation and Operations & Maintenance solutions for Tier 1 global wind energy clients
- Headquartered in Fredericia, Denmark; part of the Muehlhan Group based in Hamburg, Germany
- Two main business divisions: Wind Service and Industrial Service
- Group owned by a U.S.-based private equity firm
- Global market leader with annual revenues exceeding DKK 2.5 billion
- Approximately 20 offices across Europe, the UK, Australia, East Asia, the USA, and Canada
- Projects managed in more than 35 countries worldwide
- Over 12 specialized business units, including Offshore Installations, Onshore Installations, High-Voltage & Electrical Services, Blade Inspections & Repairs, and more
- Driven by motivated, skilled, and open-minded people passionate about renewable energy
- More information: www.muehlhan.com
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