Package Procurement Lead

JERA Nex bp; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Job summary

JERA Nex bp is seeking a Package Procurement Lead to develop procurement and contracting strategies for offshore wind projects. You will lead pre-bid activities, draft and negotiate contracts, and work with the Package Manager to secure value-driven outcomes.

The role demands strong knowledge of FIDIC and BIMCO principles, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to drive cost optimization while ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• Procurement and contracting experience in Offshore Wind or large-scale energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC and BIMCO principles.
• Experience 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

FIDIC contract principles

BIMCO contract principles

Stakeholder management

Pre-bid activities

Strategic procurement planning

Risk management

Commercial acumen

Job description

Join us as we work to unlock the value of offshore wind! JERA Nex bp is a new joint venture between JERA, Japan’s largest power generation company, and bp, one of the world’s leading energy companies. Established to unlock the potential of offshore wind across the globe, our talented team, exciting pipeline and solid capital commitment give us the potential to become one of the world’s most successful offshore wind companies. We entered the market with a portfolio of operational and development assets, alongside the resources, capabilities and resilience to deliver offshore wind energy at scale.

Why this role matters

The Package Procurement Lead is responsible for developing and executing procurement and contracting strategies, for the relevant category package within a project. This role requires expertise in pre bid / development activities, contract development, negotiation, supplier engagement and post award contract management. The Package Procurement Lead will work in close collaboration with the Package Manager to ensure competitive, compliant and value driven contracting outcomes.

In this role you will

• 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.

To be successful in the role you will bring

• 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 contacts 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

What you can expect from us

Working at JERA Nex bp means being part of a global leader in offshore wind, where innovation, collaboration, and sustainability drive everything we do. You’ll enjoy:

• A collaborative and inclusive work culture, with space for team-building and social activities
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home, with regular in-person connection
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development in a fast-growing international company.

As we build our company, we are driven by

Care for each other and our world –

we leave egos at the door, are inclusive, collaborative and open to new ideas

A spirit of ingenuity -

we are pioneers and innovators making the impossible possible

A commitment to unlocking value from offshore wind –

we aim to make offshore wind sustainable, affordable and accessible to the countries & communities we serve.

About JERA Nex Bp

JERA Nex bp is a purpose-built offshore wind company committed to unlocking the power of offshore wind by developing high-quality, competitive projects.

A 50:50 joint venture between JERA Co. and bp, JERA Nex bp is an end-to-end developer, owner and operator with more than fifteen years of experience in operating offshore wind projects.

Headquartered in London, with offices across Europe, Asia, and Australia, JERA Nex bp has a portfolio of operational and development projects across nine countries, and draws on a rich heritage of pioneering offshore wind in Asia Pacific and the North Sea.