Procurement & Contract Manager (SMA)

Procurement & Contract Manager for a major offshore wind project in The United Kingdom   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 to deliver the SMA. Managing the negotiation of the SMA contract for the WTG package in consultation with the wider project team and TTE's SMA Team in accordance with best-value and approved procedures. The Call for Tender (CfT) is in progress and the main responsibilities of the Procurement & Contract Manager is as follows: Support the development of the MSA CoC in readiness for TTE awarding the SMA; Negotiate the TSA following completion of the S<A to ensure a fully developed and ready to be awarded SMA; 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; Leading the negotiation of the commercial terms with the bidders and preferred suppliers to the point of FID and Contract Award; Delivering the TSA in accordance with the project program to support participation in the CfD auction and internal approval processes; Managing the Early Works Agreement post award to ensure timely provision of the agreed deliverables. Working closely with the internal team negotiating the TSA to ensure the interfaces and commercial risks are appropriately captured between the TSA and SMA; Writing Down selection and Contract Award Recommendations which will seek approval from the Project Director / Shareholders and the Project Board to award contracts. Minimum Requirements: Knowledge of and a proven track record in managing procurement activities from identification of requirements through to contract award. With knowledge and experience in the offshore wind market and specific experience of negotiating and / or managing a SMA. This could be working for a developer or a WTG Original Equipment Manufacturer. 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, specifically to develop the SAA and OSA agreements. A proven ability to lead and conduct successful commercial negotiations with WTG OEMs in the arena of SMAs.