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Head of Sourcing Construction Germany (m/f/d)

NordexHamburg, Hamburg🇩🇪Germany

Why this role stands out

This hybrid leadership role offers a significant opportunity to shape sourcing strategies for vital construction services within the growing renewable energy sector, directly impacting the successful delivery of wind energy projects. If you excel at strategic supplier management, negotiation, and leading teams, and are eager to drive operational excellence within a reputable global company, this position is an excellent fit for your career aspirations. Embrace the chance to make a tangible impact and advance your expertise in a dynamic industry.

Quick overview

SeniorityLeader
Work modeHybrid
LocationHamburg, Hamburg, Germany
ComplianceContinuous ImprovementProcurementSourcingSupply Chain Management

Job description

Head of Sourcing Construction Germany (m/f/d)

Requisition ID: 13052
Location: Hamburg, DE, 22419
Department: Sourcing
As Head of Sourcing Construction Germany, you will lead the sourcing strategy for critical construction services supporting the delivery of wind energy projects across Germany. You will be responsible for developing and managing strategic supplier partnerships in areas such as crane services and installation activities, ensuring capacity, competitiveness, and operational excellence. Working closely with Project Management, Construction, and Operations teams, you will play a key role in enabling the successful execution of Nordex projects.
YOUR TASKS
• You develop and execute sourcing strategies for construction-related services with a focus on crane providers and installation contractors across Germany
• You lead commercial negotiations with key suppliers and secure competitive agreements supporting project delivery and business objectives
• You manage and develop a supplier portfolio of 30-40 strategic partners, building long-term and mutually beneficial relationships
• You ensure availability of critical construction resources and supplier capacity to support project execution timelines
• You lead, coach, and develop a team of up to 3 sourcing professionals, fostering collaboration, performance, and continuous improvement
• You work closely with Construction, Project Management, Operations, and Procurement stakeholders to align sourcing activities with project requirements
• You monitor supplier performance, identify risks and opportunities, and implement mitigation and improvement measures when required
YOUR PROFILE
• Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent qualification
• Approximately 10 years of professional experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supplier Management within a complex project-driven environment
• Proven experience negotiating and managing high-value contracts and supplier relationships
• Experience within the wind energy industry, construction environment, crane services, or installation activities is highly desirable
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to develop teams and influence stakeholders across different functions
• Excellent relationship management skills and a proactive, outgoing personality capable of building trust with suppliers and business partners
• Strong commercial mindset combined with negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Fluent German and English language skills
• Based in Germany, ideally in the Hamburg area, with willingness to travel as required

YOUR BENEFITS

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

*Some offers may vary by location

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws. Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability.

The role is generally available on a full-time basis as well as in other flexible working-time models.

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