WTG SMA Procurement Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore wind developer seeks a WTG SMA Procurement Manager based in England. The role involves managing and negotiating essential contracts within large-scale energy projects, focusing on the complexities of offshore wind development and ensuring alignment with project stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in procurement with strong negotiation and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement, preferably for large infrastructure or energy projects.
• Understanding of offshore wind project complexities.
• Strong commercial mindset and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage negotiation of SMA and LTSA contracts for the WTG package.
• Lead negotiations to point of FID and Contract Award.
• Deliver contracts in line with project schedule.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Tendering

Negotiation

Communication

Team leadership

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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.