Contracts Lead - Foundations

NES Fircroft; Les Ulis; Hybride; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading engineering staffing provider in France is seeking an experienced Contracts Lead to oversee contracts and procurement for offshore wind projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in contracts, procurement, and stakeholder management. This role offers a 12-month renewable contract with competitive rates, requiring 3 days per week in Paris.

Prestations

Visa and work permit assistance

Accommodation support

Qualifications

• Experience in contracts and procurement, business, accounting, or related fields.
• Proven expertise in procurement processes, including market analysis and tenders.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage pre- and post-contract activities for foundation supply packages.
• Manage procurement requirements, including bid assessments and evaluations.
• Ensure adherence to project procurement and contract management procedures.

Connaissances

Contracts and procurement experience

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Formation

Degree in business, accounting or related field

Outils

Ariba

ERP (MBC)

Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint)

Description du poste

Contracts Lead - Foundations
Offshore Wind Projects
Paris, France (3 days per week)
12 Month Contract (Renewable)
Competitive Rates
(French Ltd / Portage)

Currently recruiting on behalf of an international renewables developer for a Contracts Lead for the Foundations package. The Contracts Lead will oversee contracts and procurement activities related to foundation contracting for four offshore wind projects in Europe, with a total capacity of 5.5 GW.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and manage pre- and post-contract activities for foundation supply packages.
• Manage procurement requirements, including bid assessments, commercial evaluations, and supplier appraisals.
• Coordinate effectively with project teams, legal, finance, planning, and insurance departments.
• Ensure adherence to project procurement and contract management procedures and best practices.
• Manage contracts, monitor supplier obligations, and oversee payment processes.
• Handle claims and variations with legal and project support.
• Collaborate with finance and insurance teams to ensure compliance and communication.
• Take accountability for contracts and commercial activities across all four projects.
• Manage contract and procurement activities for fabrication of foundations and transition pieces.
• Work closely with project stakeholders to lead contract management activities.
• Develop contracts that are compliant, mitigate risks, and support project needs, including managing supplier performance through KPIs.
• Implement and ensure compliance with business processes, contract procedures, and good practices.
• Support the project team in obtaining necessary approvals.
• Identify future contractual interfaces and strategies, including lease areas.
• Manage confidentiality agreements with contractors and service providers.
• Perform due diligence on main suppliers, including market intelligence, compliance, and risk assessments.
• Liaise with HQ procurement (TGP) and project C&P leads.

Tools

• Utilize procurement tools and systems such as E-sourcing, ERP, and AGORA effectively.
• Ensure proper use of ERP “MBC” linked with finance and technical teams.
• Participate in vendor master creation and purchase order processes in ERP.
• Pre-qualify main suppliers in coordination with TGP.
• Manage and administer procurement tools properly.
• Participate in procurement training sessions for end users.

Role Requirements

• Experience in contracts and procurement, business, accounting, or related fields.
• Proven expertise in procurement processes, including market analysis, tenders, standards, and regulations.
• Familiarity with procurement software such as Ariba, ERP (MBC), and Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint).
• Strong stakeholder management skills, capable of working with international teams, vendors, subcontractors, and HQ.
• Excellent organizational skills.

With over 90 years of combined experience, NES Fircroft is a leading engineering staffing provider across multiple sectors worldwide. We support contractors with visa and work permit assistance, benefits, and accommodation, ensuring safety and compliance at all times.