Senior Procurement Manager
- Location: Paris
- Salary: £70k - 90k per year + bonus
This company is one of the world's leading offshore wind energy companies, with a portfolio of offshore wind turbines ranging from 3 MW to 15 MW. The company's offshore wind sourcing team is looking for a Procurement Manager who will be responsible for negotiation, fulfilment of the offshore POs, expediting and deliveries of the project. The Procurement Manager will report to the Project Director.
Roles and Responsibilities:
· Directing the Project Sourcing strategy for cost, vendors panel, on time PO placement, on time delivery and execution of services.
· Sponsors buyers in invoices treatment, bonds requests to suppliers and purchase order negotiations
· Has the authority to make resolutions in his/her project within the project Sourcing scope.
· Understands the commercial part of the TSA (Turbine Supply Agreement) contract and ensures its flow down terms into Purchase Orders and project subcontracts
· Ensures that all relevant sourcing processes, work instructions and guidelines are followed within the project as well as ensures compliance with Corporate Instructions, Legal, Financial, and Quality directives
· Supports sourcing fulfilment leader for the correct delivery of products and materials on-time and with due quality requirements. Works together with sourcing fulfilment leader on improvement of supplier performance.
Required Qualifications:
- Degree in commerce, engineering or science
- Masters is desirable but not essential
Desired Characteristics:
· Minimum 5 years experience as Project Sourcing Manager or Supply Chain management
· Secure understanding of finance and commercial implications on the global energy market
· Good understanding of legal/contractual aspects of an EPC contract.
· Risk management knowledge.
· Team player and a good communicator
· Strong Negotiation skills.
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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, maintenanceFacilitating competitive processes and commercial management or contractsEnsuring 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 activitiesDuring the tender: coordination of the internal stakeholders which are part of the negotiation such as legal, risk assessment or technical departmentsSet out contracts that are fully compliant to support our business needs which are legally binding, mitigate any and all commercial risksAlongside the project management, team members, internal lawyers, assist in the handling of claimsTake accountability for contract analysis and advise the project team on the content of the contractWork with the Supply Chain and Local Content Lead to create strong relationships with the related suppliers across the supply chainAnalyse trends and forecasts within the market place The right candidate will have: 2+ relevant experience sourcing goods and services, preferably related to offshore industriesExperience in other roles with commercial, legal, contract management or tendering positions
Job Title: Procurement Support Specialist- LogisticsLocation: Remote in the United States (Open to all time zones)Contract Duration:12 months with the possibility of extensionIdeal Start Date: April 3rd Working Hours: 7am PST to 3:30pm PSTPay Rate: 30-40/hour, depending on experienceJob Description:We are seeking an experienced Procurement Support Specialist with a minimum of 5 years of experience in materials purchasing and logistics, preferably in the solar or electrical industry. The candidate should have a strong background in communicating delivery dates with vendors, project managers, and subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have experience in both procurement and scheduling, with a 50/50 split between the two.Responsibilities: Manage the procurement process, including RFQs, RFPs, POs, and contractsCommunicate delivery dates with vendors, project managers, and subcontractorsEnsure timely and accurate delivery of materials and servicesProvide logistical support for scheduling and deliveryCollaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement procurement strategiesAnalyze data and provide reports on procurement activitiesEnsure compliance with company policies and regulations Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of experience in materials purchasing and logistics, preferably in the solar or electrical industryStrong communication and negotiation skillsExperience with JDE, SolarCore, Excel, Procore, Power BI, or similar software/systemsKnowledge of procurement regulations and best practicesExperience in managing procurement contracts/subcontractsAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environmentBachelor's degree in a related field (preferred) Travel: Occasional team gatherings once a quarter (if required)This is a remote position, and we are open to candidates from all time zones. The contract duration is at least a year, with the possibility of extension. If you have experience in solar or electrical industries and have worked in materials purchasing and logistics, we encourage you to apply. NO visa sponcership availible at this time W2 candidates only.
Senior Project Manager - Must be a specialist in delivering Turnkey HV Substation projects - 12 Month contract (3-4 years extendable) - Northeast based 2 days a week and WFH option- Occassional client/site visits Please email Alex.Bryant@spencer-ogden.com for the full job description...
PurchaserThis is an opportunity to work for a well established, multinational organisation that has been leading the market for years in the engineering industry.This is a company with a people-first culture and clear progression plans for its employees. With multiple projects running and a massive pipeline, they are looking to bring on talented individuals to help them maintain their continued success. The ideal candidate will:- Hold an EU Passport - Have 4+ years experience working within procurement - Be willing to be in Oslo - Have experience in data centre/pharmaceutical/contruction backgroundsJob Description- 4+ Years procurement experience - 24 month contract- Purchasing for 6 data centres - Reporting to head of procurement -EU Passport - Site based roles, accommodation will be provided + flights home once per monthFor a full job description or if you are intersted in learning more about this opportunity, please reach out directly to zahra.smith@spencer-ogden.com