Onshore Wind Procurement Manager

Our client is looking for an Onshore Wind Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and procurement activities for utility-scale onshore wind projects in Japan. This role will play a key part in supporting project development and execution, driving procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and leading commercial negotiations throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for utility-scale onshore wind projects.
• Lead sourcing activities for wind turbines, balance of plant (BoP), and related services.
• Support wind turbine selection, technical evaluations, and project due diligence.
• Manage the full tendering process, including RFQ/RFP preparation, supplier prequalification, bid evaluation, and commercial assessment.
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract execution with OEMs, EPC contractors, and key suppliers.
• Manage and administer major project agreements, including EPC-related contracts, logistics agreements, and long-term service arrangements.
• Collaborate closely with Development, Engineering, EPC, Legal, Finance, and Project Management teams to ensure procurement activities align with project milestones.
• Support financing processes by providing procurement inputs for lender and technical due diligence.
• Establish procurement strategies and O&M supply arrangements prior to project handover.
• Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance through appropriate NDA execution and supplier governance.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience within the renewable energy sector, with direct experience in onshore wind projects.
• Mandatory experience managing procurement and tendering processes for onshore wind developments or EPC projects.
• Strong track record of supplier sourcing, strategic procurement, and vendor management.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex commercial contracts with OEMs, EPC contractors, and key suppliers.
• Solid understanding of project procurement, cost optimization, and contract administration.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Business-level English is required. Japanese is highly preferred, while Chinese language skills would be considered an advantage.

If you are interested in this role, please apply.

Please note: you must already have the right to work in the country where this role is based to be considered for it.