Procurement Category Manager (m/f/d) – China
Core
Own sourcing strategy and commercial relationships with key suppliers in China for batteries, inverters, chargers, and PV modules.
Role type
Senior Procurement Category Manager
Builds
Virtual power plant components (batteries, inverters, chargers, PV modules)
Domain
Renewable energy / Energy storage / Power electronics
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, RFx processes, e-auctions, commercial negotiation, contract management, TCO modeling, should-cost modeling, supplier relationship management, market intelligence, data analysis
Preferred skills
MBA, experience in energy storage/PV/power electronics, German language proficiency
Technologies
Excel, procurement tools
Responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies, lead RFx processes and e-auctions, negotiate contracts with Chinese suppliers, define and track savings pipelines, run supplier performance reviews, track raw material market trends, provide KPI-driven reporting
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
