Job details

Location
Edinburgh
Salary
Market related
Job Type
Permanent
Ref
230843
Posted
over 1 year 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