Strategic Buyer Global Sourcing Indirects (m/f/d)
We are looking for a motivated and experienced sourcing professional to join our Global Sourcing Indirect team. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading sourcing and contracting activities across a wide range of indirect spend categories, supporting key business stakeholders and contributing to global cost optimization.
YOUR TASKS:
- Lead sourcing projects across multiple indirect categories, including consulting, training, engineering services, audits, travel, facility management, and more.
- Negotiate contracts and commercial terms with international and local suppliers, ensuring value for money and risk mitigation.
- Act as a strategic partner for internal stakeholders, identifying needs proactively and providing procurement support aligned with business goals.
- Manage the full sourcing process: requirements gathering, supplier scouting, tendering, evaluation, negotiations, and contract finalization.
- Ensure contract implementation and support the Tactical Procurement team in PO-related tasks.
- Collaborate cross-functionally and ensure compliance with internal governance processes (OPEX, Sourcing Board).
- Drive cost savings through innovation, TCO analysis, supplier consolidation, and process improvements.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of shared sourcing tools and processes within the team.
Process analysis and improvement.
Timely Implementation and follow-up of the different improvements identified and agreed in different areas with stakeholders.
Coordination and management of stakeholders.
YOUR PROFILE:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law, Engineering or a related field (Master’s is a plus).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in sourcing or procurement, preferably within indirect categories.
- Strong negotiation skills and solid understanding of contract terms and legal principles.
- Proven ability to manage stakeholders across departments and geographies.
- Fluent in English (C1). Proficiency in German or Spanish is a strong asset.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
- Hands-on attitude, autonomy, and ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
- Basic SAP or ERP experience.
- Willingness to travel.
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.
ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP
The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40 years. With more than 57 GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.
We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex
We look forward to receiving your application! To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.
