WTG SMA Procurement Manager

Taylor Hopkinson Limited; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the offshore wind sector seeks a WTG SMA Procurement Manager to oversee the negotiation of key contracts for major energy projects. The role requires expertise in procurement and supply chain management within large-scale offshore wind initiatives, focusing on commercial contract negotiations and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Good understanding of large-scale energy projects in the offshore wind industry.
• Experience with tendering and negotiation of service agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage negotiations of SMA and LTSA contracts for the WTG package.
• Lead contractual negotiations with preferred suppliers up to FID.
• Ensure contract delivery aligns with project schedule.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Job description

WTG SMA Procurement Manager required for a major Offshore Wind Developer based in England

Responsibilities

• Managing the negotiation of the Service Maintenance Agreement (SMA) and Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA) contracts for the WTG package in collaboration with the project team stakeholders.
• Leading the negotiation of the commercial contractual terms with the preferred supplier to the point of FID and Contract Award.
• Delivering the SMA and LTSA contracts in line with the project schedule.
• Working closely with the project team negotiating the Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA) to ensure the interfaces and commercial risks are appropriately captured between these contracts.
• Support the process of preparing for, and seeking approval from, the Project Leadership Team, Board and Shareholders to award contracts.

Requirements.

• Experience or a good understanding of large-scale energy projects in the offshore wind industry.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management or project development, preferably for large infrastructure, manufacturing, or energy projects, including renewable energy projects.
• Understanding of the complexities of offshore wind project development, its components, and the associated supply chain.
• Experience with stakeholder management, tendering, negotiation and award of WTG service agreements.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and team leadership skills.
• Commercial mindset, analytical skills, and confident negotiator with all levels of stakeholders.