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Senior Manager Procurement & Supply Chain

Permanent
London
Offshore Wind Recruitment
Reference no. 13523

Our client is looking for a Senior Manager Procurement & Supply Chain to lead and support end-to-end procurement and supply chain activities for a major renewable energy project.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement procurement and supply chain strategies for offshore wind projects and development opportunities.
  • Lead market engagement, prequalification, sourcing strategies, and tender governance for direct procurement activities.
  • Support negotiation of commercial terms for major equipment and contracts, coordinating with various departments to achieve balanced outcomes.
  • Support procurement across key offshore wind packages, including wind turbines, foundations, and offshore substations.
  • Maintain intelligence on global offshore wind supply markets and provide recommendations to project decision-makers.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with OEMs, Tier 1 contractors, and critical suppliers.
  • Represent procurement interests in joint ventures and partner-led projects, ensuring timely governance and approvals.
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and maintain complete and auditable procurement files.
  • Identify and mitigate procurement and supply chain risks, maintaining risk and opportunity registers.
  • Support cost plans and drive whole-life value through competition and negotiation.
  • Ensure controlled handover from procurement to contract management and project delivery.
  • Build effective relationships across various departments and promote consistent ways of working.


About You

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, procurement, business, or a related discipline.
  • Typically 10+ years of relevant procurement and supply chain experience, particularly in offshore wind or renewable energy projects.
  • Demonstrable experience leading complex, high-value competitive tenders and negotiations.
  • Strong understanding of offshore wind project development and delivery.
  • Experience with international supplier markets and strategic supplier relationship management.
  • Excellent sourcing strategy, tender management, and negotiation skills.
  • Strong commercial judgement and financial awareness.
  • Effective leadership and stakeholder management skills in multicultural environments.
  • Proficiency in e-sourcing systems and Microsoft Office tools.
  • Willingness to travel internationally as required.


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.

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