Director of Procurement (m/f/d)

Established in 2002, ib vogt GmbH is specialized in the Development, Design and Engineering, Financing, EPC and Operation of solar power and provides turnkey solar power plant solutions to investors internationally.

As a manufacturer-independent integrated developer, the company focuses on tailor-made solar power plant solutions that maximize lifecycle performance and returns.

Since 2009, ib vogt has commissioned plants with a capacity of almost 2 Gigawatt. We employ over 840 specialists, in all areas of the solar power plant value chain in over 40 countries. The company operates internationally from offices in Spain Germany, Italy, Netherlands, France, Poland, USA, Australia, United Kingdom, Panama, India and South East Asia.

Job Description

Lead the strategic and operational procurement function for the company’s international project business. Develop and execute procurement and category strategies that secure competitive cost, quality, delivery and supply-chain reliability across the project pipeline, applying state-of-the-art procurement methods and digital tools. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in critical tenders, negotiations and supplier decisions. 

• Develop, implement and continuously improve procurement and category strategies aligned with the project pipeline and business objectives
• Translate the project pipeline into procurement plans, sourcing priorities, market approaches and resource requirements
• Lead major tenders, commercial evaluations, negotiations and contract awards for key equipment, materials, subcontracted works and services
• Ensure procurement support across the project lifecycle, with clear interfaces to Engineering, Project Delivery, Construction, Finance, Legal and O&M
• Develop and maintain a competitive supplier and subcontractor network (qualification, selection, performance management, development) and build strategic supplier relationships while maintaining competition and alternatives
• Monitor supply markets, pricing trends, supplier capacities and risks and turn market intelligence into sourcing and mitigation decisions
• Monitor procurement performance, including cost, savings, delivery reliability, supplier performance, timelines and contractual commitments
• Modernize procurement processes, standards, systems, data quality and reporting using state-of-the-art methods and digital tools (e-sourcing/e-tendering, digital contract management, spend analytics, ERP workflows)
• Lead, coach and develop the procurement team, set clear priorities and foster a culture of ownership, collaboration and high performance

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a comparable discipline. An equivalent commercial or technical qualification combined with substantial and relevant procurement experience may also be accepted
• Minimum 10 years in procurement/supply chain, several years in senior leadership, with proven expertise in modern strategic procurement (category management, strategic sourcing, digitalisation)
• International project or EPC experience required; sector may be renewables, infrastructure, energy or industrial. Solar PV is an advantage, not a precondition.
• Well-versed in modern, state-of-the-art procurement tools and methods, including e-tendering and e-sourcing platforms, digital contract management, ERP purchasing and invoice workflows, spend analytics, should-cost and TCO modelling, supplier scorecards and AI-supported tools
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, category management and operational procurement, including tendering, bid evaluation and cost analysis
• Proven ability to convert the project pipeline into practical procurement strategies and sourcing plans
• Extensive experience managing multi-country procurement, suppliers and supply chains across different legal frameworks and cultures
• Experience in supplier qualification, performance management, supplier development, market intelligence and delivery-risk assessment
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding, including warranties, securities, liabilities, liquidated damages, Incoterms and logistics
• Good knowledge of budgets, savings and KPIs
• Hands-on and solution-oriented mentality, with strong negotiation, stakeholder-management and intercultural communication skills
• Additional professional procurement qualification or training, such as CIPS, is advantageous
• Fluency in English, written and spoken is a must, while German is strongly preferred; Spanish and/or Chinese and other languages relevant to key markets and suppliers are advantageous

Additional Information

• A truly international working environment with colleagues from all over the world
• An open-minded, friendly, dynamic, and highly motivated team
• Interesting and challenging tasks, and thus a scope of professional growth and development
• We encourage both team work and personal responsibility
• Very good opportunities for professional and personal development
• Competitive remuneration, and other exciting benefits

We know that no candidate ticks every box. If this role excites you and you believe you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

At ib vogt, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives drives innovation and helps us better serve the global communities we operate in. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status.

We strive to create an accessible recruitment process for all candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable accommodations to support your application. As a global company, we acknowledge that accessibility provisions may vary by location depending on local infrastructure and legal requirements. If you have a disability or require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we will do our best to support you.