Battery Energy Storage (BESS) Supply Chain Manager (f/m/d)
Date: 5 Aug 2024
Job ID: 8680
Location: Olten, CH
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full-time position
Job Level: Experienced professionals
Join us in shaping the future of Alpiq, where you'll play a pivotal role in achieving our ambitious goals and expanding our flexibility footprint in Europe. We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our new Development & Projects team to oversee and manage the end-to-end supply chain for our utility-scale battery storage systems (BESS) projects in Western Europe. You will be part of a new team with an exciting growth ambition, with the opportunity to not only execute but also proactively shape the future of our business.
Your main responsibilities
* Develop and define the overall supply chain strategy, in collaboration with our legal, procurement, sustainability and business teams.
* Evaluate and build a network of relevant suppliers and partners around battery technology, electrical engineering, procurement and construction.
* Define procurement criteria, process and quality standards. Own and manage supplier relationships, plan and execute tenders, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery during construction projects.
* Monitor market in terms of technology, innovation and cost trends and suggest related commercial strategies.
* Collaborate with business developers, project managers and other stakeholders during different stages of a BESS project, from project acquisition to final commissioning. Provide inputs for decision-making, perform required assessments.
* Develop quality standards and ensure that all BESS components and systems meet established technical, legal, compliance and sustainability standards.
* Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, including disruptions, delays, and quality issues. Develop contingency plans to ensure continuous supply chain operations.
* Analyze and optimize supply chain costs and implement measures to improve cost efficiency.
Your profile
* Highly collaborative, with the ability to build trust and relationships in a complex and diverse environment.
* Intrapreneurial mindset, ability to motivate and thrive success across diverse teams and stakeholders.
* Proven track record and 5+ years’ experience in supply chain management on BESS technology, alternatively in renewable energy sector, profound knowledge of procurement process and supply chain challenges.
* Experienced in commercial negotiations, creating solutions and delivering value for the business.
* Strong technical expertise on BESS systems and related technical knowledge.
* Strong business network to relevant suppliers and partners.
* Proficiency in English and fluency in German and/or French, knowledge of additional languages is advantageous.
Diversity and inclusion
At Alpiq, we believe in the power of diverse teams. We pay great attention to keeping our recruiting process free of any discriminatory bias and we actively use diversity as a selection criteria, when personal and functional requirements are met. We always strive to create an inclusive company culture, and we offer part-time solutions for candidates who match our requirements.
Data protection
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