Job details

Location
Edinburgh
Salary
Market related
Job Type
Permanent
Ref
230843
Posted
10 months ago

Spencer Ogden are pleased to be partnered with an established Offshore Wind Developer spearheading the Energy Transition. Our partners are looking to bring on a Procurement Associate to help drive and shape the company’s growth within the industry.

As Procurement Associate, you will support the procurement/contracting cycle on the project by achieving the best cost-effective conditions, lowering risk and ensuring the delivery of all products and services required for the different phases of the projects. Duties in these projects will involve:

  • Contributing to commercial aspects of development, consenting, engineering, construction and, maintenance
  • Facilitating competitive processes and commercial management or contracts
  • Ensuring that all procurement and contracting matters are in accordance with legislation and essential requirements

You will be expected to:

  • Prepare and maintain planning of sourcing activities
  • During the tender: coordination of the internal stakeholders which are part of the negotiation such as legal, risk assessment or technical departments
  • Set out contracts that are fully compliant to support our business needs which are legally binding, mitigate any and all commercial risks
  • Alongside the project management, team members, internal lawyers, assist in the handling of claims
  • Take accountability for contract analysis and advise the project team on the content of the contract
  • Work with the Supply Chain and Local Content Lead to create strong relationships with the related suppliers across the supply chain
  • Analyse trends and forecasts within the market place

The right candidate will have:

  • 2+ relevant experience sourcing goods and services, preferably related to offshore industries
  • Experience in other roles with commercial, legal, contract management or tendering positions