Director – Procurement Management

Role & Responsibilities

• Planning, implementation and execution of procurement and tender strategies for major project packages
• Lead the complete procurement process including RFIs, RFPs, proposal evaluation, recommendation of award and contract finalization
• Draft and negotiate contracts including turbine supply, service, consultancy, supply and installation contracts
• Lead and coordinate commercial, technical, financial and legal expertise while ensuring compliance with client governance and approval procedures
• Maximize value in terms of quality, price and schedule while minimizing risk
• Actively participate in vendor relationship management and market intelligence
• Drafting and negotiation of main contracts throughout the lifecycle of project development and execution
• Work alongside the project management team to ensure successful project delivery, balancing risk with commercially and contractually viable solutions
• Maintain continuous oversight of critical milestones, rights and obligations according to contract
• Direct and process changes, variations and claims in compliance with client commercial interests
• Provide interpretation of contracts, organize correspondence with contracting parties and monitor fulfilment of obligations
• Manage commercial relationships with contractors, ensuring issues are dealt with proactively
• Drive governance processes and present to stakeholders and decision bodies including Steering Committees
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement and/or contracts management on US onshore wind, BESS and /or utility-scale solar PV projects
• Proven track record negotiating and managing Turbine Supply Agreements (TSAs) and related WTG contracts, Balance of Plant (BoP) and/or O&M scopes
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
• Structured and methodical approach to work
• Ability to project manage processes and lead negotiations
• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field of study