Procurement / Commercial Manager – Electrical System package

Taylor Hopkinson
Procurement / Commercial Manager – Electrical System package

Procurement/ Commercial Manager for a major offshore wind developer based in Scotland.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing a comprehensive procurement service.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.