Senior Procurement Manager - Operations and Governance

RWE•Austin, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Procurement Manager of Operations and Governance is responsible for the data, reporting, and governance infrastructure that supports the Project Procurement organization's EPC category management activities. The role owns portfolio-level dashboards, supplier prequalification, and performance scorecard reporting, ensuring leadership, PPMs, and Directors have accurate, timely, and audit-ready information to support sourcing and contracting decisions. This role is central to transparency and decision quality across the procurement organization, enabling data-driven governance, consistent reporting, and continuous improvement across the EPC category management framework.

Requirements

Bachelors degree with preference for Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction or Business Management
Minimum 7 years of professional experience in data management
Procurement, supply chain, or procurement operations preferred
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining shared reporting tools (Power BI, Excel, or similar) used by multiple stakeholders, including managing changes to source data without disrupting downstream reporting
Proven record of producing accurate, publication-ready deliverables for senior leadership with minimal revision
Direct supplier engagement experience, such as prequalification, onboarding, or supplier data management
Experience defining business requirements for procurement, contract management, or reporting systems, and supporting their selection, configuration, or implementation
Working knowledge of data governance practices, including field definitions, naming conventions, version control, change logs, and reconciliation
Demonstrate leadership through collaborative influence without authority by actively listening to peers, resolving cross-functional roadblocks, and supporting team members to achieve shared objectives
Ability to lead and influence matrixed stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Finance, and internal or external Supply Chain to align on sourcing strategies and cost reduction goals
Thorough knowledge of the early contractor involvement and competitive bid processes of EPC contracts and negotiation techniques
In-depth understanding of construction and EPC contract structures and typical risk areas
Solid grasp of project economics, cost breakdown structures, and value drivers
Experience in drafting, negotiating and contract management of high value and high-risk major construction project contracts
Knowledge (suppliers, markets, trends) of the renewable energy industry
Experience in applying efficient procurement processes, structures and analytical tools
Experience of liaising with senior management within critical departments and building strong relationships
Highly developed analytical and communication skills, combined with a structured work style and a pragmatic hands-on approach
Ability to challenge “conventional” thinking, considers others’ views and convinces with facts considering a proactive approach to overcome resistance
Strong eye for detail and ensuring accuracy in exchange of information and contracts
Experience and willingness to work independently in a fast-changing environment and in an international team
Sound knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Ariba, and SAP. Ability to learn new systems and tools rapidly
Business fluent proficiency in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience in renewable energy, construction, or capital projects is preferred but not required
SAP Ariba experience, including SLP, is preferred
Spanish and German language skills are a benefit but not essential
Readiness to travel both nationally and internationally

Responsibilities

Own and maintain a single source of truth for project procurement data, including RFP, PPP, EPC allocation, VE, and QBR/scorecard reporting
Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards that give leadership, Directors, and PPMs visibility into portfolio-level EPC performance and status, including both executive summary and detailed project-level views
Own SAP Ariba administration for the team, including configuration, user support, and alignment with procurement workflow needs
Own the business requirements for the platforms that support the procurement workflow, such as SAP Ariba, contract lifecycle management (CLM), Power BI, and Power Apps. Map how the team works end to end, identify where current systems fall short, and propose system or tool solutions to close those gaps, including the business case and implementation approach, in coordination with IT and Corporate Procurement.
Own the EPC supplier prequalification program end to end, including documentation collection, tracking, and resolution of qualification gaps
Support QBR and leadership reporting cycles, producing performance scorecards and presentation materials on a schedule that allows adequate stakeholder review
Ensure audit compliance by aligning data structures, naming conventions, and document retention with central procurement governance standards
Track pipeline volume against procurement capacity and provide forecasting to support capacity planning and prioritization decisions led by the VP and Directors
Serve as the primary point of contact for procurement data and reporting requests from internal audit, Finance, and Corporate Procurement
Partner with PPMs, Directors, and the VP to translate reporting needs into clear, decision-ready metrics and dashboards
Support onboarding and training of team members on procurement data systems and reporting tools
Continuously improve procurement systems, templates, and reporting processes to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort
Evaluate policy and process changes affecting procurement operations and recommend appropriate action to leadership