Procurement Contract Manager

JDRoss have partnered with an International IPP who work on Wind, Solar & BESS to support their search for a procurement & contract manager .

This position will lead and support the procurement and contract management of strategic services and equipment, and the ideal candidate will an in-depth knowledge of the energy sector, experience in negotiations, understanding of claim prevention and management in the context of project development and implementation.

• Manages and optimizes the procurement and contracting strategy through balancing the requirements of projects efficiency, deadlines, and cost.
• Communicates and enforces procurement and contracting policies and procedures.
• Leads the issuance of request-for-proposals (RFPs) related to the procurement of technologies/equipment/construction work and related services, managing the prequalification and evaluation process.
• Leads the negotiations of procurement contracts, including compiling and finalizing exhibits, and manages the day-to-day obligations associated with doing so, while consulting with legal department and Senior Management.
• Makes recommendations as to which supplier should be contracted based on a levelized cost of energy (LCOE)
• Works with the applicable internal stakeholders to develop product specifications, scopes of supply and technical specifications that will be incorporated in supply contracts.
• Builds relationships with the key players within the energy industry to understand the commercial readiness of emerging technologies, the current and future price of all technologies, and the impact on the LCOE.
• Analyses contract requirements, special provisions, and terms & conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate corporate policies and procedures. Works with the Legal Department to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Performs executive level presentations of contract status and supplier/contractor performance.
• Coordinates and manages the contractual interfaces between Work Packages.
• Drafts contract summaries, memorandums, reports, and documents.
• Supports claim management together with the project team, providing expert advice on contract management.

Your profile:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Construction Management or Engineering preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience with managing complex contracts and preparing & negotiating proposals.
• At least 3 years of experience in the energy field with a focus on development, engineering, and construction.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of the energy industry, experience in negotiations, attention to contractual details, capacity to manage high volume of simultaneous RFPs or contract negotiations.
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills

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