Procurement Manager (Transmission)

Are you an experienced Procurement and Contracts Manager with a track record in the transmission scope of an offshore wind farm?

Join our growing team and contribute to the global green transition.

We invite you to join our expanding team at JUMBO Consulting Group as a Senior Procurement Manager. In this position, you will be responsible for the procurement of key DEVEX and CAPEX contracts for major offshore wind projects.

More specifically, we are seeking procurement and commercial professionals that have experience with inter-array cable (IAC), export cable and/or offshore substation (OSS) scopes.

Role & Responsibility

Your role will entail the development and implementation of supply chain and procurement strategy, entering into contracts with the right suppliers, and supporting the realisation of the project in accordance with the project procurement strategy and contract management strategy.

• The planning, implementation and execution of procurement and/or tender strategies.
• Draft and negotiate contracts including service, consultancy, supply and installation contracts.
• Provide guidance and advice to our clients on a variety of commercial and contractual matters.
• Lead and coordinate commercial, technical, financial and legal expertise from both our clients and within JUMBO, while in turn ensuring compliance with our clients governance and approval procedures.
• Provide maximum value to our clients in terms of quality, price and schedule while minimizing risks.
• Lead and perform the complete procurement process including issuing of requests for information, requests for proposals and tenders, evaluating proposals, recommending the award of and finalising contracts.
• Ensure that the procurement process is executed according to client policies and procedures, and documented in order to allow transparency and traceability throughout.

Further to your work on major offshore wind developments, you will also have the opportunity to be involved in:

Business Development

• Marketing, e.g. Contributing to editorials, industry news and events.
• Client development and industry engagement.
• Support to the overall group through contributing to our specialist knowledge centers and the development of best practices anchored in guidelines, processes, tools and templates.

Training & Development

• Contribute or host informal and formal training sessions with the overall group.
• Contribute to the development of online education courses alongside our partner, the Renewable Construction Academy (RECOA).

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking passionate and motivated procurement professionals that are aligned to our Vision and excited by the opportunities and challenges of working in a rapidly expanding international business. Ideally you will have:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field of study.
• Experience in a similar role, preferably in a matrix organization.
• Experience within offshore wind or offshore renewable energy industry.
• Experience with leading and managing procurement and tender processes.
• Ability to project manage processes and lead negotiations.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
• Structured and methodical way of working.

Take the Next Step

If this sounds like your next challenge, apply directly or for a detailed discussion, reach out to Tom Church at tch@jumbocg.com.

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