Director Central Maintenance

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• Director Central Maintenance
• Country/Region: US
• City: Houston, TX
• Business Platform: Renewable Generation Assets

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

What you will do

The Director Central Maintenance will owns the strategy and day-to-day management of small and spare parts, inventory and purchasing for the EDPR Group across Wind, Solar, High Voltage and BESS. Leading a team of inventory coordinators and spare parts specialists, this role ensures the right parts are available at the right time and at the lowest total cost, and is a critical contributor to EDP Renewables’ financial and technical performance. The role works directly with sites, Procurement, Finance and Internal Audit, and manages the annual spare parts budget.

What You Will Be Doing

• Set the strategy and roadmap for small and spare parts across the Group, namely the North American fleet, from physical stock in SAP and work order consumption to MRP central purchasing, RFP contracts and contract management
• Own the annual spare parts budget, track spend and usage against it, 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 run inventory control: cycle counts, physical counts, and the related SOPs
• 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, aligning scope with the relevant business leads
• Drive standardisation of SAP processes and master data (materials, work order types, 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, development conversations and team structure
• Build consensus across cross-functional teams and influence decision-making of leadership audiences
• Gather and analyze data, formulate and test hypotheses, and develop implementation plans that turn recommendations into results
• Maintain a current view of industry best practices in spare parts optimisation and inventory management
• Interface with sites, external suppliers and internal stakeholders up to Director level

Other duties as required to fulfill the job description

• Direct reports: 12 Direct
• Travel: up to 25%
• Work place: Houston

What we are looking for

• BS/BA in a technical, engineering, supply chain or business field (Preferred)
• 5+ years of relevant experience in spare parts, inventory management, materials or supply chain, preferably in wind, solar or other asset-intensive energy operations
• Strong working knowledge of SAP (MM and PM), including work order types, material master and valuation; familiarity with Dynamics is a plus
• Experience with RFPs, contract negotiation and supplier management
• Familiarity with industry-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
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Advanced skills in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise
• Experience managing cross-functional projects or teams

Behavioral Requirements

• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to work around low, medium, and high-voltage equipment
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Physical demands & working conditions

Sitting/Standing/Flexibility

Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment.

Walking

Ability to walk.5 to 2 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on project sites.

Speech/Reading

• Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
• Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds

Vision/Hearing

Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.

Safety

• Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
• More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.