Procurement Manager Onshore Civils Package

Procurement Manager (Onshore Civils Package) required for a major offshore wind developer based in England

Responsibilities

• Work within the procurement function for the project as a member of the Procurement Team, reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager.
• Responsible for providing a comprehensive procurement service in support of project development activities within a major offshore wind farm project.
• Development of the Procurement Strategy for the Onshore civil enabling works for the onshore export cable.
• Identification and selection of suppliers to be invited to submit responses to Calls for Tender (CfT), Expressions of Interest (EoI) and Requests for Information.
• Developing the evaluation matrix and managing the procurement process from receipt of the bids through down selection and recommendations to award in accordance with best-value and approved procedures.
• Following Financial Close Contract Management responsibility for the contracts that have been negotiated including:
• Working closely with the Contract owner to ensure the delivery of the works in accordance with the Contract;
• Seeking internal approval and managing Variation Orders / issuing Work Orders for changes to scopes of work;
• Drafting and responding to contractual communications to be issued to contractors;
• Processing Payment Applications and managing Value of Work Done;
• Maintaining contractual registers.

Requirements

• Knowledge 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 but this is not essential.
• Experience of developing procurement strategies, developing Calls for Tender, managing the evaluation process and negotiation phases through to contract award.
• Experience of managing re-measure contracts and packages with HDD scopes of work.
• 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.
• Contract Management experience
• Ability to work under pressure to tight timescales.