Strategic Buyer, Sourcing Indirect (m/f/d)

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?

 

As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of Strategic Buyer – Sourcing Indirect directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As the Strategic Buyer, you will be responsible for leading sourcing and contracting activities across a wide range of indirect spend categories in North America, supporting key business stakeholders and contributing to cost optimization.

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• 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.
  
  

WHAT YOU HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Law, Engineering or a related field (Master’s is a plus).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in sourcing or procurement, preferably within indirect categories. Previous team management experience is a strong asset.
• Business Process Improvement and Business Process Management skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and solid understanding of contract terms and legal principles.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders across departments and geographies.
• Fluency in English is required, with a strong preference for proficiency in German or Spanish.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Hands-on attitude, autonomy, and ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Basic SAP or ERP experience.
• Ability to travel domestic and international locations to project sites and on business as required with the ability to obtain a passport.
• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver’s abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.

 

Nordex places the highest priority on the safe operations of its business. As such, we are seeking a candidate who is committed to maintaining and promoting safety standards at all times. The ideal candidate must:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
• Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
• Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

The pay for this role is exempt at 85k - 95k USD with up to a 10% bonus.  Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

 

 

We believe our employees are our greatest assets at Nordex. In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable we offer you a total rewards program* designed to recognize and reward the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our team members. We are proud to offer a compr