About the role
In this role, you will lead the European Energy procurement category with a strong focus on energy expertise—particularly in areas such as renewable generation, energy sourcing, market structures, legislation, and emerging technologies. While procurement experience is important, your specialist knowledge of the energy sector will be the key driver of success.
You will shape and execute energy‑related strategies across European sites, support the transition to sustainable and cost‑efficient energy solutions, and collaborate closely with internal and external partners.
This role can be based in the Netherlands, the UK, or Germany.
How you will contribute
- Act as the organization’s energy subject‑matter expert, bringing deep knowledge of the European energy landscape, renewables, and related technologies.
- Develop and implement the European energy procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals, market developments, and operational needs.
- Conduct in‑depth analyses of energy markets, including regulations, pricing drivers, infrastructure dynamics, and supplier capabilities.
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for energy, including renewable supply contracts, cPPAs, self‑generation opportunities, and energy‑efficiency solutions.
- Guide major projects such as:
- European energy sourcing strategy execution
- Smart‑metering implementation across sites
- Feasibility assessments for self‑generation (solar, wind, battery, hydrogen, nuclear exploration, etc.)
- Regional supplier consolidation
- Build and maintain strong relationships with energy suppliers, technology partners, regulators, and internal technical teams.
- Support innovation by identifying emerging energy solutions and market opportunities (e.g., storage, flexibility markets, decentralized generation).
- Collaborate with Real Estate, Engineering, Sustainability, and HSEQ teams to design and implement energy initiatives.
- Lead strategic contract management and negotiate energy agreements based on commercial, technical, and regulatory considerations.
- Oversee cost‑optimization activities while ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with long‑term strategic goals.
- Conduct supplier evaluations, risk assessments, performance reviews, and site visits when required.
What you will bring
- Strong understanding of the energy sector, including renewable energy, sourcing models, infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and market trends.
- Demonstrated experience in energy procurement, energy strategy, or a technical/market-focused energy role.
- Ability to evaluate and negotiate energy contracts from both commercial and technical perspectives.
- Experience with projects related to self‑generation, smart metering, power purchase agreements (including cPPAs), or similar energy initiatives.
- Familiarity with European energy legislation and regional differences in market design.
- Comfort working with technical data, cost drivers, and market analytics to support decision‑making.
- Ability to engage with technical experts, sustainability teams, engineers, and external energy partners.
- Strong stakeholder‑management skills across diverse, international environments.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to simplify complex energy topics for non‑experts.
- An analytical and strategic mindset, with the ability to translate market insights into actionable procurement strategies.
- Relevant qualifications in energy, engineering, procurement, or a related discipline (e.g., CIPS/NEVI is helpful but not essential if strong energy expertise is present).
- Willingness to travel within Europe (approx. 10%).
- Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.
Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.
About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 120,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
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