WTG SMA Procurement Manager required for a major Offshore Wind Developer based in England
Responsibilities
* Managing the negotiation of the Service Maintenance Agreement (SMA) and Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA) contracts for the WTG package in collaboration with the project team stakeholders.
* Leading the negotiation of the commercial contractual terms with the preferred supplier to the point of FID and Contract Award.
* Delivering the SMA and LTSA contracts in line with the project schedule.
* Working closely with the project team negotiating the Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA) to ensure the interfaces and commercial risks are appropriately captured between these contracts.
* Support the process of preparing for, and seeking approval from, the Project Leadership Team, Board and Shareholders to award contracts.
Requirements.
* Experience or a good understanding of large-scale energy projects in the offshore wind industry.
* 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management or project development, preferably for large infrastructure, manufacturing, or energy projects, including renewable energy projects.
* Understanding of the complexities of offshore wind project development, its components, and the associated supply chain.
* Experience with stakeholder management, tendering, negotiation and award of WTG service agreements.
* Strong communication and negotiation skills.
* Strong interpersonal and team leadership skills.
* Commercial mindset, analytical skills, and confident negotiator with all levels of stakeholders.