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Battery Energy Storage (BESS) Supply Chain Manager (f/m/d)

Date:  2 Oct 2024
Job ID:  8680
Company:  Alpiq AG
Location: 

Olten, CH

Contract Type:  Permanent
Job Type:  Full-time position
Job Level:  Experienced professionals
LinkedIn:  #LI-SFCH

Join us in shaping the future of Alpiq, where you'll play a pivotal role in achieving our ambitious goals and expanding our flexibility footprint in Europe. We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our new Development & Projects team to oversee and manage the end-end supply chain for our utility-scale battery storage systems (BESS) projects in Western Europe. 
You will be part of a new team with an exciting growth ambition, with the opportunity to not only execute but also proactively shape the future of our business.

 

Your main responsibilities

  • Develop and define the overall supply chain strategy, in collaboration with our legal, procurement, sustainability and business teams
  • Evaluate and build a network of relevant suppliers and partners around battery technology, electrical engineering, procurement and construction
  • Define procurement criteria, process and quality standards. Own and manage supplier relationships, plan and execute tenders, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery during construction projects
  • Monitor market in terms of technology, innovation and cost trends and suggest related commercial strategies 
  • Collaborate with business developers, project managers and other stakeholders during different stages of a BESS project, from project acquisition to final commissioning. Provide inputs for decision-making, perform required assessments
  • Develop quality standards and ensure that all BESS components and systems meet established technical, legal, compliance and sustainability standards
  • Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, including disruptions, delays, and quality issues. Develop contingency plans to ensure continuous supply chain operations
  • Analyze and optimize supply chain costs and implement measures to improve cost efficiency

 

Your profile

  • Highly collaborative, with the ability to build trust and relationships in a complex and diverse environment
  • Intrapreneurial mindset, ability to motivate and thrive success across diverse teams and stakeholders
  • Proven track record and 5+ years’ experience in supply chain management on BESS technology, alternatively in renewable energy sector, profound knowledge of procurement process and supply chain challenges
  • Experienced in commercial negotiations, creating solutions and delivering value for the business
  • Strong technical expertise on BESS systems and related technical knowledge
  • Strong business network to relevant suppliers and partners 
  • Proficiency in English and fluency in German and or French, knowledge of additional languages is advantageous
     

 

Your benefits
  • Generous annual leave incl. bridge days and free working days between Christmas and New Year
  • Opportunity of 5 days flexible leave
  • Very good social benefits and excellent pension fund contributions, optional additional savings contribution (tax free)
  • Financial contribution to daycare center costs and voluntary family allowance
  • Free barista coffee and fruit
  • Various flexible work models
  • Financial and/or time support for further education
  • Complete benefits overview

What is also important to us:

Diversity and inclusion
At Alpiq, we believe in the power of diverse teams. We pay great attention to keeping our recruiting process free of any discriminatory bias and we actively use diversity as a selection criteria, when personal and functional requirements are met. We always strive to create an inclusive company culture, and an example of this is, that we try to offer part-time solutions for candidates who match our requirements. Is that important to you and are you really keen on a role, that is only posted as full time? If yes, then please reach out to us and we will check if we can find a solution that works for both sides.

Data protection
At Alpiq, data privacy is an important topic. Please therefore take note of the corresponding Privacy Notice that appears in the online application form and explains in detail the purpose for which we process your personal data. It is of great concern to us to inform you as transparently as possible and process your data only in a fair manner.

Application process
Even though we try to consider candidate needs individually, we are not always able to avoid standard communication, due to the high number of applications. Therefore, we kindly ask for your understanding. For more information about our recruiting process and some useful tips and tricks on how to apply, please follow this link.  

Are you ready to apply now? Need more information about Alpiq? Then follow this link to our homepage.

Reto Röllin
Contact:  reto.roellin@alpiq.com

 

  

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