BS/BA in a technical, engineering, supply chain or business field preferred
5+ years of experience in spare parts, inventory management, or supply chain in energy operations
Strong knowledge of SAP (MM and PM); familiarity with Dynamics is a plus
Experience with RFPs, contract negotiation, and supplier management
Familiarity with best practices in inventory control and spare parts planning
Ability to travel to operational sites in the US and Europe as needed
Advanced analytical problem-solving and communication skills
Responsibilities
Set strategy and roadmap for small and spare parts across the North American fleet
Own and track the annual spare parts budget, explaining variances to leadership
Lead RFP processes and manage contracts with Procurement
Manage supplier relationships and address delivery performance issues
Define and execute inventory control processes, including cycle counts
Deliver on Internal Audit actions related to stock management
Extend small parts model to High Voltage and other technologies
Benefits
Opportunity to lead a critical function in a growing renewable energy company
Engagement with cross-functional teams and senior leadership
Professional development and coaching of a dedicated team
Exposure to industry best practices in inventory management
Travel opportunities within the US and Europe
Full Job Description
What you will do:
The Director Central Maintenance will owns the strategy and day-to-day management of small and spare parts, inventory and purchasing for the EDPR Group across Wind, Solar, High Voltage and BESS. Leading a team of inventory coordinators and spare parts specialists, this role ensures the right parts are available at the right time and at the lowest total cost, and is a critical contributor to EDP Renewables' financial and technical performance. The role works directly with sites, Procurement, Finance and Internal Audit, and manages the annual spare parts budget.
What You Will Be Doing:
Set the strategy and roadmap for small and spare parts across the Group, namely the North American fleet, from physical stock in SAP and work order consumption to MRP central purchasing, RFP contracts and contract management
Own the annual spare parts budget, track spend and usage against it, and explain variances to senior leadership
Lead RFP and framework agreement processes for consumables and spare parts, including awards, purchase orders and ongoing contract management with Procurement
Manage supplier relationships and escalations, including OEM delivery performance, pricing and lead times
Define and run inventory control: cycle counts, physical counts, and the related SOPs
Own and deliver Internal Audit actions on stock management, including the High Voltage small parts plan, with clear owners and dates
Extend the small parts model to High Voltage and other technologies, aligning scope with the relevant business leads
Drive standardisation of SAP processes and master data (materials, work order types, valuation) and support the rollout of Dynamics and the SAP S/4HANA transition
Develop, coach and manage the small parts team, including talent acquisition, performance, development conversations and team structure
Build consensus across cross-functional teams and influence decision-making of leadership audiences
Gather and analyze data, formulate and test hypotheses, and develop implementation plans that turn recommendations into results
Maintain a current view of industry best practices in spare parts optimisation and inventory management
Interface with sites, external suppliers and internal stakeholders up to Director level
Other duties as required to fulfill the job description
Direct reports: 12 Direct
Travel: up to 25%
Work place: Houston
What we are looking for:
BS/BA in a technical, engineering, supply chain or business field (Preferred)
5+ years of relevant experience in spare parts, inventory management, materials or supply chain, preferably in wind, solar or other asset-intensive energy operations
Strong working knowledge of SAP (MM and PM), including work order types, material master and valuation; familiarity with Dynamics is a plus
Experience with RFPs, contract negotiation and supplier management
Familiarity with industry-leading practices for inventory control, cycle counting and spare parts planning
Ability and willingness to travel to operational sites within the US and Europe as needed
Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle
Advanced skills in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise
Experience managing cross-functional projects or teams
Behavioral Requirements:
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
Ability to work around low, medium, and high-voltage equipment
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Physical demands & working conditions:
Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment.
Walking: Ability to walk .5 to 2 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on project sites.
Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.
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