Offshore Wind Procurement Lead — Contracts & Value

JERA Nex bp; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Work from home

Career development opportunities

Social activities

Job summary

JERA Nex bp, a 50:50 joint venture between JERA Co. and bp, is seeking a Package Procurement Lead in London to develop and execute procurement strategies for offshore wind projects.

You will lead supplier engagement, bid activities and contract drafting to ensure value, safety and schedule adherence. The role requires proven offshore wind procurement experience, knowledge of FIDIC/BIMCO, strong negotiation skills and the ability to align technical and commercial requirements with project

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement and contracting within Offshore Wind or large scale energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC & BIMCO contract principles and application in complex projects.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts for the relevant category package.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead pre bid activities and develop strategic procurement plans.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen with focus on risk management and value.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with the supply chain to assess market capabilities, risks and opportunities.
• Support pre-bid activities by developing procurement plans, cost models and risk assessments aligned with project timelines.
• Collaborate with Category and Project teams to define technical and commercial requirements for the package.
• Prepare and lead RFIs and RFQ / RFPs.
• Draft and negotiate contracts for the package, ensuring alignment with project specifications, timelines and governance standards.
• Apply FIDIC or other relevant contract principles and best practices to manage risk allocation and compliance.
• Draft and negotiate Preferred Supplier Agreements to secure strategic partnerships and long-term value for the business.
• Develop and implement project contracting strategies and effectively support the Package Manager in delivery of the contracted workscope.
• Drive innovation and cost optimisation in third party spend while ensuring safety, quality and schedule adherence.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal governance, external regulations and local requirements.
• Contribute to cost and claims avoidance strategies.
• Support LCOE (Levelised Cost of Energy) optimisation initiatives.

Skills

Procurement

Contracting

Stakeholder management

Pre-bid activities

Cost modelling

Tools

FIDIC

BIMCO

Job description

JERA Nex bp, a 50:50 joint venture between JERA Co. and bp, is seeking a Package Procurement Lead in London to develop and execute procurement strategies for offshore wind projects.

You will lead supplier engagement, bid activities and contract drafting to ensure value, safety and schedule adherence. The role requires proven offshore wind procurement experience, knowledge of FIDIC/BIMCO, strong negotiation skills and the ability to align technical and commercial requirements with project