Director Central Maintenance

EDP Renewables • Houston, TX

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Director Central Maintenance owns the strategy and day-to-day management of small and spare parts, inventory, and purchasing for the EDP Renewables Group across Wind, Solar, High Voltage, and BESS. Leading a team of inventory coordinators and spare parts specialists, this role ensures parts are available when needed at the lowest total cost and contributes to the company’s financial and technical performance. The role works closely with operational sites, Procurement, Finance, and Internal Audit and manages the annual spare parts budget. It has 12 direct reports, is based in Houston, and involves direct travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, engineering, supply chain, or business field is preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in spare parts, inventory management, materials, or supply chain; experience in wind, solar, or other asset-intensive energy operations is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP MM and PM, including work order types, material master, and valuation.
• Experience with RFPs, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Familiarity with 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.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Advanced analytical problem-solving, communication, customer/partner relationship, and technology expertise skills.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects or teams.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and around low-, medium-, and high-voltage equipment.
• Ability to solve practical problems and manage situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours in an office environment.
• Ability to walk 0.5 to 2 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces at project sites.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English and delivering instructions in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Dynamics.
• Relevant experience in wind, solar, or other asset-intensive energy operations.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategy and roadmap for small and spare parts across the Group, particularly the North American fleet, covering physical stock in SAP, work order consumption, MRP central purchasing, RFP contracts, and contract management.
• Own the annual spare parts budget, monitor spending and usage, 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 manage inventory controls, including cycle counts, physical counts, and related standard operating procedures.
• 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 in alignment with relevant business leads.
• Drive standardization of SAP processes and master data, including materials, work order types, and 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 management, development conversations, and team structure.
• Build consensus across cross-functional teams and influence leadership decision-making.
• Gather and analyze data, formulate and test hypotheses, and develop implementation plans that turn recommendations into results.
• Maintain a current understanding of industry best practices in spare parts optimization and inventory management.
• Interface with operational sites, external suppliers, and internal stakeholders up to Director level.
• Perform other duties as required to fulfill the job description.

Benefits

• Flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits.
• Opportunities for development and internal mobility.
• Positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making.
• Meaningful work experience and preparation for future challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director