Offshore Wind O&M Contracts Leads

Location Paris, France (travel to Hamburg / Berlin, Germany as needed)

Status Residential

Following its success in the German federal offshore wind auctions in May 2023 and June 2024, Company has established a dedicated entity to develop and manage awarded areas. The O&M Contracts Lead will support operations and maintenance contract and procurement activities across German Offshore Wind Projects (N-12.1, N-11.2, and O-2.2).

This position plays a key role in structuring and implementing the O&M contract strategy, contributing to operational readiness and ensuring robust vendor relationships to support long-term asset performance.

Main Responsibilities

Support and coordinate all Contracts & Procurement (C&P) activities related to Operations and Maintenance (O&M) including:

• Operational readiness, asset management, and facilities management
• Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) & Balance of Plant (BOP) services
• Vessels (SOVs, CTVs) and operational logistics
• O&M base setup and related services

Develop and execute procurement strategies and CFT packages (Call for Tender), including:

• Prequalification and bidder evaluation
• Evaluation reports and internal recommendations

Support contract negotiation and administration through the full lifecycle:

• Ensure contracts are aligned with project phases, reporting, and financial governance
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and approval workflows
• Liaise with HQ procurement (TGP/OFW), Project Management, and Technical teams
• Draft and manage Confidentiality Agreements and Due Diligence processes
• Coordinate with the C&P Project Lead and support internal and partner approvals

Additional Activities

• Support CAPEX/OPEX estimations and refine contracting strategies (EPCI vs multi-contracting)
• Support senior management reporting and claims management
• Monitor performance KPIs and lead Service Quality Meetings (SQMs) with contractors
• Draft and manage change orders, variation orders, and contract amendments
• Use procurement tools and ERP systems (e.g., Ariba, MBC, AGORA)
• Manage vendor prequalification and vendor master data in ERP
• Participate in C&P user training and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Experience with international tenders, supplier risk review, commercial benchmarking

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with procurement procedures, legal standards, and reporting

Soft Skills

• Ability to work with international teams and manage complex interfaces