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Munich, Bavaria, Germany

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Renewable Energy, EnerTech, Heat PumpsIndustries

Requirements

No mandatory academic degree required – experience, competence, and negotiation skills are decisive
At least 5 years of professional experience in strategic purchasing – ideally in renewable energies, building technology, mechanical engineering, or comparable industries
High performance orientation, strong communication and assertiveness skills
Reliable and binding work style, as well as strong analytical and conceptual abilities
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to analyze and negotiate complex contract documents in a structured manner
Entrepreneurial thinking and enthusiasm for strategically developing purchasing processes
Strong stakeholder management: ability to bring together different interests and find sustainable compromises that work for all parties

Responsibilities

Building a modern, strategically oriented purchasing department in a "Greenfield" environment
Category management: Developing purchasing strategies for suppliers/components in the trades GaLa, Elektro, and SHK, and implementing them effectively. Continuously monitoring the procurement market & trends and building contacts with (potential) new partners
Contract management: Negotiating framework agreements, acceptance agreements, quality and SLA agreements
Supplier management: Steering the identification, selection, development, and evaluation of high-performing suppliers
Process and cost optimization: Continuously analyzing and optimizing existing structures in close collaboration with product management, technical plant planning, or logistics
Digitalization and analytics: Building eProcurement, procurement, and analytics functions
Projects and innovation management: Identifying & addressing savings and innovation potentials, contributing to the development of a supplier evaluation system

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Strategic PurchasingWarengruppenmanagementVertragsmanagementLieferantenmanagementKostenoptimierungeProcurementAnalyticsProzessoptimierungNegotiationSupplier DevelopmentProcurement StrategySLA ManagementDigitalisierung

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Strategic Purchasing position?

The salary range is €60 - €80 a year.

Is this a remote or office-based role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience and skills are required for this role?

Candidates need at least 5 years of experience in strategic purchasing, ideally in renewable energies, building services, or mechanical engineering, along with strong negotiation skills, analytical abilities, and stakeholder management.

What is the company culture like at Octopus Energy?

Octopus Energy is a global, agile, and future-oriented EnerTech company focused on revolutionizing the energy market with sustainable technology, challenging the status quo, and building teams to drive the energy revolution.

What makes a strong candidate for this Strategic Purchasing role?

A strong candidate has at least 5 years in strategic purchasing with negotiation expertise and industry experience in renewables or similar fields; no degree is required if you demonstrate competence, entrepreneurial thinking, and strong stakeholder management.

Octopus Energy

Provides affordable green energy solutions

About Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy provides affordable green energy solutions to households and businesses across multiple countries, including the UK, US, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, and Australia. The company focuses on the renewable energy market and utilizes technology and data to enhance its services. Its main product offerings include direct energy sales to consumers and the licensing of its proprietary Kraken technology platform to other energy providers. This platform helps streamline energy management and improve customer experience. Unlike many competitors, Octopus Energy emphasizes sustainability and offers additional services such as electric vehicle solutions. The company's goal is to make green energy accessible and affordable while promoting the use of renewable resources.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$2,476.6MTotal Funding

GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Automotive & Transportation, EnergyIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Company Equity

OE Group Share Scheme

Risks

Increased competition in renewable energy may impact market share.

Rapid international expansion exposes Octopus to geopolitical risks.

£3 billion repayment to UK government could strain financial resources.

Differentiation

Octopus Energy's Kraken platform optimizes energy usage for zero-bill homes.

The company leads in electric aircraft charging with AeroVolt collaboration.

Octopus Energy's global reach includes partnerships in Brazil and Japan.

Upsides

'Zero Bills' initiative could revolutionize sustainable living in the UK.

Partnership with Energisa opens South American renewable energy market.

Investment in Ocergy enhances offshore wind capabilities globally.

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