WTG SMA Procurement Manager

Orion Engineering Services Limited; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking a WTG SMA Procurement Manager for a 12-month contract in London. The role involves negotiating critical service maintenance agreements for offshore wind projects. Candidates should possess significant procurement experience, particularly in large-scale energy projects, and demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of offshore wind industry and energy projects.
• Experience with tendering and negotiating WTG service agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the negotiation of Service Maintenance Agreement contracts.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers.
• Collaborate on Turbine Supply Agreement negotiations.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Job description

We have a current opportunity for a WTG SMA Procurement Manager on a contract basis.

Wind Turbine Generator Service and Maintenance Agreement

Duration: 12 months
Outside of IR35 with a major operator in offshore Wind.

Your responsibilities:

1. 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.
2. Leading the negotiation of the commercial contractual terms with the preferred supplier up to FID and Contract Award.
3. Delivering the SMA and LTSA contracts in line with the project schedule.
4. Collaborating with the project team to negotiate the Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA), ensuring interfaces and commercial risks are appropriately addressed.
5. Supporting the process of preparing for and seeking approval from the Project Leadership Team, Board, and Shareholders to award contracts.

Background needed:

• Experience or strong understanding of large-scale energy projects in the offshore wind industry.
• At least 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or project development, preferably in large infrastructure, manufacturing, or energy projects including renewables.
• Understanding of offshore wind project development, its components, and supply chain complexities.
• Experience with stakeholder management, tendering, negotiation, and awarding WTG service agreements.
• Strong communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

A commercial mindset, analytical skills, and confidence in stakeholder negotiations are essential.

The position is based in London. For further information, please apply.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
As an international workforce business, we strive to reflect the diversity and values of our client base and Orion Group. We value the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring, including those related to nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, age, job classification, and religion. In our inclusive workplace, everyone is assured the right to equitable, fair, and respectful treatment.