Category Manager PV Modules - Team Lead (m/w/d)

Become a Category Manager for PV Modules at GOLDBECK SOLAR in Hirschberg, Germany. Lead strategic procurement for solar projects, focusing on quality and sustainability. Enjoy flexible working hours, childcare allowances, and a supportive team environment. Join GOLDBECK SOLAR as a Category Manager for PV Modules in Hirschberg, Germany. In this role, you will oversee the strategic procurement of PV modules, ensuring quality and cost efficiency for solar projects. Collaborate with various teams and engage with suppliers while enjoying benefits like flexible working hours, childcare allowances, and a dynamic international team. Shape the future of renewable energy with us!

GOLDBECK SOLAR Group Hirschberg, Germany Flexible Full Time UTC+02:00

GOLDBECK SOLAR Group

Company Overview

Name

GOLDBECK SOLAR Group, a subsidiary of the Goldbeck Group

Headquarters

Hirschberg an der Bergstraße, Germany

Founded

2001

Size

Approximately 550 employees and a revenue of 218.8 million euros in 2023 (source: goldbecksolar.com).

What They Do

Goldbeck Solar focuses exclusively on solar photovoltaic technology, providing turnkey, large-scale systems for open spaces, industrial, and commercial rooftops. The company is not involved in wind energy, storage solutions, or hydrogen, but offers integration solutions for photovoltaics (source: wikipedia.org). Their services encompass the entire value chain: project development for landowners and developers, engineering/procurement/construction (EPC), operations and maintenance (O&M) services for yield optimization, asset management for risk reduction, and financing through Goldbeck Solar Investment (source: goldbecksolar.com). Their products include proprietary substructures such as the Sunovation and Sunolition systems, designed for flat roofs and open spaces, emphasizing the quality of "Made in Germany" (source: goldbecksolar.com).

Projects & Track Record

Goldbeck Solar has completed remarkable projects, including early open space installations in Spain in 2008, with a cumulative installed capacity of 200 MWp in North America by 2022 and an additional 200 MWp planned for 2023 (source: wikipedia.org). The company holds an O&M portfolio of 1.5 GWp and has constructed a total of 2.5 GWp across 20 countries (source: goldbecksolar.com). Key customers include industrial companies, municipalities, and landowners, with partnerships established with Fraunhofer ITWM for software solutions and with Ensinger/BASF for mounting systems (source: goldbecksolar.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Goldbeck Solar reported a revenue of 218.8 million euros and 150 employees in 2023, with an increase to 365 employees by April 2023 (source: goldbecksolar.com). The company was awarded the title of TOP Employer 2022 in the energy sector, highlighting the team's commitment (source: goldbecksolar.com). There have been no major acquisitions or mergers since independence in 2018, instead, there has been steady organic growth with an O&M portfolio of 1.5 GWp by 2023 (source: growjo.com).

Working There

Goldbeck Solar offers positions in project development, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction), O&M/Asset Management, sales, finance/accounting, and HR, with international job opportunities (source: goldbecksolar.com). Recruitment takes place both at the headquarters in Hirschberg an der Bergstraße and at subsidiaries in North America, the UK, Poland, the Netherlands, and Mexico (source: growjo.com). The company culture is characterized by a family-run structure under founder Joachim Goldbeck and a strong focus on team enthusiasm for solar energy (source: goldbecksolar.com).

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Job Description

GOLDBECK SOLAR is a leading provider of turnkey solar systems on commercial roofs and ground mounted utility scale PV power plants. With our team of dedicated employees, we develop, plan, build, operate and finance photovoltaic systems in Germany, Europe and worldwide - tailor-made with a standardized approach.

What you can expect

As our Category Manager (m/f/d), you will be responsible for the efficient, timely, and cost-effective sourcing of PV modules and related services - a critical component of our solar projects.

In this cross-functional role, you will drive the strategic procurement of large-scale renewable energy projects, from market research and supplier development to contract negotiation and project handover.

Tasks

Strategic development and expansion of the "PV Modules" product group
Development and implementation of procurement strategies with a focus on quality, cost efficiency, sustainability, and ESG requirements
Selection, evaluation, and development of suppliers as well as building long-term partnerships
Negotiation and conclusion of framework agreements, pricing arrangements, and project-specific contracts
Conducting market, supplier, and competitor analyses to identify new procurement markets and innovation opportunities
Managing the entire tender and bidding process, including preparation of RfQs, bid analysis, negotiations, and award recommendations
Ensuring smooth order and contract management, including documentation, internal approvals, and project handovers
Monitoring cash flow and the full lifecycle of modules, including recycling and sustainability aspects
Close collaboration with engineering, project management, quality assurance, logistics, and other internal stakeholders
Engaging with customers and providing training for internal stakeholders on products and strategy

Profile

Degree in Engineering (e.g., Civil, Industrial) or a comparable technical or management field
5-7 years of experience in technical or strategic procurement, ideally in renewables, EPC, or plant construction
Technical and/or commercial expertise in PV modules
Proven experience with Asian (especially Chinese) markets and suppliers
Strong knowledge of tendering processes, contract negotiation, and supplier markets in energy infrastructure
Excellent negotiation and communication skills in German (C1+) and English
Proficiency in MS Office as well as experience with ERP systems (e.g., APplus) or other IT solutions is an advantage
Independent, structured, and reliable working style
Willingness to travel within Germany and the Asian region

Benefits

Flexible working thanks to possible annual adjustment of working hours
Flexibility in the number of vacation days required
Childcare allowance of up to €600 per child of infant age
15% subsidy for company pension plan
Capital-forming benefits of around €300 per year
Job bike after the probationary period
Company canteen
On-site fitness studio
Very good connections to public transport and the A5 freeway
Open, trusting and professional cooperation with a focus on success and enjoyment in daily work
Cooperation with a highly trained international team in a dynamic, international market
Best conditions for independent work as well as exciting and challenging topics
Participation in shaping the global energy revolution
Employee events