Overview As Team Lead, you will be responsible for supplier and key component management as well as for the procurement of strategic components for solar EPC and Battery projects, from early development through execution and operations. You will lead a team of key component lead buyers and quality supply managers to ensure cost-efficiency, reliable, and sustainable sourcing of goods and services. You will be managing supplier relationships, implementing sourcing strategies, and collaborating across all business functions. Your mission <ul style="margin-top:0cm;"><li>Lead and develop a high-performing global strategic procurement team of component experts, and quality supply managers to support solar and battery project delivery throughout the full project life cycle.  </li><li>Work closely with the R&amp;D department and the technical component experts to design and implement procurement strategies for continues improvement and commercial efficiency.</li><li>Ensure early involvement of procurement in project planning, tendering, and contracting to maximize value and mitigate commercial and supply risks.</li><li>In alignment with the Head of Procurement contribute to major framework negotiations with strategic suppliers as the business evolves from a project-based towards a portfolio-oriented approach.</li><li>Collaborate with our Teams from Sales, Engineering, Project Execution, Construction and Operation &amp; Maintenance and Legal to support robust contract structures and manage claims and variations.</li><li>Promote supplier innovation and sustainability to support long-term competitiveness and continuous growth. </li><li>Contribute to strengthening global supply chain resilience and proactively addressing geopolitical, regulatory and logistical risks.</li></ul> Your profile Qualifications &amp; Experience <ul style="margin-top:0cm;"><li style="text-align:left;">Degree in Economics, Engineering, or a related field.</li><li style="text-align:left;">At least 3 years of leadership or senior specialist experience in renewables, energy, or infrastructure.</li><li style="text-align:left;">Strong experience in procurement across the full lifecycle of photovoltaic battery or grid infrastructure projects </li><li style="text-align:left;">Proven ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships, including in challenging or claim-driven situations.</li><li style="text-align:left;">Solid commercial understanding of the supplier value chains and sub supplier delivery structures.  </li><li style="text-align:left;">Good commercial understanding of project phases, from pre-investment decision to construction and O&amp;M.</li><li style="text-align:left;">Deep knowledge of market trends and technology drivers in solar and battery storage.</li><li style="text-align:left;">Negotiation-oriented mindset with experience working across internal and external stakeholders across international environment.</li><li style="text-align:left;">Excellent strategic thinking and structured problem-solving skills</li><li style="text-align:left;">Willingness to travel internationally</li><li style="text-align:left;">Fluent in English    </li></ul>Leadership Competencies  <ul style="margin-top:0cm;"><li>Ability to lead and inspire diverse team members across different countries. </li><li>Committed to develop team members and supporting professional growth.</li><li>Driven to deliver impact, accountability, and results.</li><li>Commercially minded with the ability to think strategically within an operational context.</li><li>Able to lead teams through complex change and transformation.</li><li>Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.</li><li>Ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable tasks.</li><li>Reflective, feedback-driven, and adaptable.</li><li>Hands-on, delivery-focused approach with a commercial edge.</li></ul> What we offer <ul><li>Independent work in a committed team</li><li>Work in a growing, international company with a start-up mentality</li><li>Workplace in a central location in Saarbrücken with good transport connections</li><li>Open and friendly working atmosphere</li><li>Flexitime model with core working hours</li><li>Company sports (Hansefit)</li><li>Subsidized parking in the city centre or public transport</li><li>Job bike</li></ul>

The Greencells Group is a company specializing in the development, financing and construction of solar power plants worldwide. Headquartered in Saarbr&uuml;cken, Germany, it is one of the largest solar groups in Europe. The company offers turnkey solutions for solar power plants, including design, development, financing, procurement, installation and commissioning of solar systems.
Greencells has built a broad portfolio of solar power plants operating in different regions of the world. The company operates in the European, Asian, African and American markets and has several projects in various stages of development and implementation.
Greencells Group is also active in the research and development of solar technology and is constantly working to improve the efficiency and performance of solar systems. The company has a strong commitment to sustainability and the promotion of renewable energy and is committed to creating a cleaner and greener future.

Team Lead Strategic Procurement (m/f/d)

Overview As Team Lead, you will be responsible for supplier and key component management as well as for the procurement of strategic components for solar EPC and Battery projects, from early development through execution and operations. You will lead a team of key component lead buyers and quality supply managers to ensure cost-efficiency, reliable, and sustainable sourcing of goods and services. You will be managing supplier relationships, implementing sourcing strategies, and collaborating across all business functions. Your mission <ul><li>Lead and develop a high-performing global strategic procurement team of component experts, and quality supply managers to support solar and battery project delivery throughout the full project life cycle. &nbsp;</li><li>Work closely with the R&amp;D department and the technical component experts to design and implement procurement strategies for continues improvement and commercial efficiency.</li><li>Ensure early involvement of procurement in project planning, tendering, and contracting to maximize value and mitigate commercial and supply risks.</li><li>In alignment with the Head of Procurement contribute to major framework negotiations with strategic suppliers as the business evolves from a project-based towards a portfolio-oriented approach.</li><li>Collaborate with our Teams from Sales, Engineering, Project Execution, Construction and Operation &amp; Maintenance and Legal to support robust contract structures and manage claims and variations.</li><li>Promote supplier innovation and sustainability to support long-term competitiveness and continuous growth.&nbsp;</li><li>Contribute to strengthening global supply chain resilience and proactively addressing geopolitical, regulatory and logistical risks.</li></ul> Your profile Qualifications &amp; Experience <ul><li>Degree in Economics, Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>At least 3 years of leadership or senior specialist experience in renewables, energy, or infrastructure.</li><li>Strong experience in procurement across the full lifecycle of photovoltaic battery or grid infrastructure projects&nbsp;</li><li>Proven ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships, including in challenging or claim-driven situations.</li><li>Solid commercial understanding of the supplier value chains and sub supplier delivery structures. &nbsp;</li><li>Good commercial understanding of project phases, from pre-investment decision to construction and O&amp;M.</li><li>Deep knowledge of market trends and technology drivers in solar and battery storage.</li><li>Negotiation-oriented mindset with experience working across internal and external stakeholders across international environment.</li><li>Excellent strategic thinking and structured problem-solving skills</li><li>Willingness to travel internationally</li><li>Fluent in English&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Leadership Competencies &nbsp;<ul><li>Ability to lead and inspire diverse team members across different countries.&nbsp;</li><li>Committed to develop team members and supporting professional growth.</li><li>Driven to deliver impact, accountability, and results.</li><li>Commercially minded with the ability to think strategically within an operational context.</li><li>Able to lead teams through complex change and transformation.</li><li>Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.</li><li>Ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable tasks.</li><li>Reflective, feedback-driven, and adaptable.</li><li>Hands-on, delivery-focused approach with a commercial edge.</li></ul> What we offer <ul><li>Independent work in a committed team</li><li>Work in a growing, international company with a start-up mentality</li><li>Workplace in a central location in Saarbrücken with good transport connections</li><li>Open and friendly working atmosphere</li><li>Flexitime model with core working hours</li><li>Company sports (Hansefit)</li><li>Subsidized parking in the city centre or public transport</li><li>Job bike</li></ul>

Team Lead Strategic Procurement (m/f/d)

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