Category Manager– Energy Storage – Battery Solutions (BESS) (f/m/d)

Unser Angebot We want our employees to feel secure – in every aspect. That is why we value stable working relationships, safely equipped workspaces, regular health checks and individual onboarding and development. Financial extras such as and allowances provide additional security. Further benefits: 30 days annual leave Financial extras such as vacation pay and Christmas bonus, profit-sharing, an employee savings plan, company pension scheme, energy price discount and child bonus Leasing options for mobile devices and bicycles Discounted "Deutschland-Ticket" (train ticket) Flexible working models such as part-time hours and home office about our various employer benefits at a glance Vielfältige Aufgaben Understanding, interpreting and assessing the technological, commercial and supply base related trends and potentials in this strongly evolving fieldDeveloping and implementing, together with our business & technology teams, a sustainable Category Strategy optimizing value and sustainable security of supply for EnBW, developing the right partnerships for successDeriving, with our technology teams, an optimized modular solutions setup for various application scenariosLeading tenders and commercial negotiations of significant value ensuring business targets and infrastructure ramp-up objectives are met on time at optimal Total Cost of Ownership and quality.Driving holistic performance of our supply base in the field of battery storage solutionsDeveloping and realizing continuous improvement action plans in this field across the companyIn short: You are the EnBW key account manager towards our supply base in this field. Überzeugendes Profil  Master’s degree or equivalent in preferably engineering, business, legal studies, or related field. Advanced degree or certifications are a plus5+ years of progressive experience in strategic procurement, with at least 3 years focused on energy infrastructure plant and grid projects or similar that results in a good understanding of large and medium-sized infrastructure construction projects. Proven track record of successfully managing procurement activities, negotiating contracts, and building strong supplier relationships striving for the best solutionYou have a wide background of industry knowledge, a good understanding of current market conditions and the ability to understand complex interdependencies seeking for the best technical and commercial relevant solution based on a TCO (total cost of ownership)/ full life-cycle approach considering the operational lifetime of energy infrastructure projectsStrong communication, and negotiation skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across various teams and stakeholders. A team player with strong co-operative and integrative skills highly engaged in negotiations and strive to contractually fix solutions in a strongly evolving technological and international environmentAnalytical mindset with proficiency in data-driven decision-making and the ability to drive cost-effective solutions. You are fluent in both, German and English and have the willingness to travel