Procurement and Commercial Manager - Electrical
Location - Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Ref - PCME
Salary - Competitive Day Rate
Ventus is working with an Offshore Wind Developer to appoint a Procurement and Commercial Manager with a focus on the electrical package.
Contract duration: 12 Months (Rolling)
Key responsibilities:
Work within the procurement function for the project as a member of the Procurement Team.
Responsible for providing a comprehensive procurement service to deliver the contracts for a portfolio of projects.
Leading the preparation of the invitation to tender documentation co-ordinating inputs from the wider project team and external consultants, including appropriate contract terms and conditions and Employer’s Requirements.
Leading the evaluation of commercial element of bids and co-ordinating inputs from the wider evaluation team (technical, legal, HSE) to inform down selection and appointment of the Preferred Bidder including managing cost normalisation to accurately compare offers.
Leading the negotiation of the commercial terms with bidders and preferred supplier to the point of FID and Contract Award in accordance with an agreed mandate.
Delivering the Supply Contract in accordance with the project program to support participation in the CfD auction and internal approval processes.
Working closely with the internal team negotiating the Supply Contracts to ensure the interfaces, opportunities and commercial risks are appropriately captured.
Writing Down-selection, Preferred Bidder and Contract Award Recommendations which will seek approval from the Project Director / Shareholders and the Project Board to award contracts.
Execute responsibilities with a focus on timelines, costs, quality, sustainability, and health, safety, and environment (HSE).
Handling additional ad hoc procurement activity as required by the team.
Manage Contractor applications for payment as required, liaising with Package/Project Managers to ensure payment obligations are being met.
Contribute to commercial risk assessment and actively contribute to risk mitigation.
Prepare and update CAPEX and OPEX Costing for assigned contracts.
Support Project Controls team with monitoring and reporting budgets and forecasting.
Prepare commercial inputs to monthly progress reports.
Key Requirements
Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in offshore wind procurement, ideally focused on the Electrical System package.
Market knowledge of Offshore Electrical Systems contractors.
Strong understanding of systems for offshore wind developments.
Experience of floating wind projects is desirable.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proven experience in complex construction contract negotiations.
Ability to manage complex contracts and multiple stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and commercial acumen.
Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary workshops with technical, commercial and legal experts.
Fluency in English.
Expertise in EPC and FIDIC contracts.