Offshore Wind
Procurement Manager - Foundations Our client is looking for a Procurement Manager, WTG Foundations, this position is a full-time hybrid role with flexibility to work from home or elsewhere with regular visits to the Edinburgh project office. The expectation for this role is a minimum of 2 days a week in the office. Reporting to the Contracts & Procurement Manager this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated Procurement Manager to join the rapidly growing team and support the transition to a low carbon, sustainable global economy. In this role, you’ll work as part of a growing dedicated multi-disciplinary team to procure goods and services for the project. The focus will be on CAPEX spend for the project to facilitate the development of the project and progression towards Financial Investment Decision. The focus area will be the WTG Foundations package with the potential for these to be jointly procured with the project. Key ResponsibilitiesWork within the procurement function for the project as a member of the Procurement Team, reporting to the Contracts & Procurement Manager.Identification and selection of suppliers to be invited to submit responses to Call for Tenders (CfT) and Expressions of Interest (EoI).Managing the negotiation and award of contracts for goods and services in consultation with the wider project team and shareholder category teams in accordance with best-value and approved procedures.Undertake the procurement of goods and services and associated activities to agreed project and commercial objectives including, but not limited to, the following:Support with contracting strategy development to be prepared for approval by Project Director / Project Board / Shareholders as requiredPreparation and issuing of CfT, EoI & Non-Disclosure Agreements;Leading the evaluation of commercial element of bids and co-ordinating inputs from the wider evaluation team (technical, legal, HSE);Negotiate terms & conditions with preferred suppliers;Ensuring timely contract awards;Writing Contract Award Recommendations which will seek approval from Project Director / Project Board / Shareholders to award contracts.Contract Management responsibility for the contracts that have been negotiated includingSeeking internal approval and managing Variation Orders for changes to scopes of work;Drafting and responding to contractual communications to be issued to contractors;Maintaining contractual registers. Experience RequiredKnowledge of and a proven track record in managing procurement activities from identification of requirements through to contract award. Preferably with knowledge and experience in the offshore wind market and specific experience of negotiating WTG Foundation contracts.Ability to build effective relationships and be a team player at all levels both within the project and with suppliers.Proven ability to communicate at all levels both written and verbally.A strong results focus supported by relevant commercial skills and knowledge required to deliver value to the project.A proven ability to conduct successful commercial negotiations with suppliers.Knowledge of relevant procurement processes and procedures.Ability to work under pressure to tight timescales. Role Specific Competencies:Attention to Detail;Commercial Acumen including the evaluation of Tender submissions;Negotiation and closing contracts. Our client understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. They value the innovation and creativity that diversity of thought brings. The one thing the team all have in common is their focus on high performance. If you're capable, motivated and can deliver, our client wants you on our team. They are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.
