Contracts and Procurement

3 weeks ago

Sunderland, United Kingdom EDF Limited Full time

**_Energise your career, accelerate a net-zero future - #Renewablesjobs_**

**_
About the role_**

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Specialist to manage procurement & contract activities for our DCO Solar and Storage projects.

**_Pay, benefits and culture_**

Alongside a competitive salary and a market-leading pension scheme, we offer a range of flexible benefits to support our people across all aspects of their lives.

Your rewards package includes a choice of flexible benefits, such as electric vehicle leasing, enhanced parental leave, subsidised health insurance, discounts and employee pricing.

We offer everyone the flexibility, freedom and responsibility to make your own impact, whether that’s in the office or at home. To support flexible and hybrid working, we’ll provide a suite of IT equipment to ensure that you can work remotely comfortably and effectively.

At EDF Renewables our purpose is to accelerate a net-zero future where clean energy powers our lives. Our people are passionate about developing the low-carbon energy systems of the future and acting against climate change.

We strive to create an inclusive and diverse business and we recognise that our differences make us stronger, increasing our ability to innovate and succeed quickly. We challenge ourselves to continuously improve to achieve our purpose, whilst rewarding work and recognising the contribution each of our employees makes to achieving our goals. We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.

**_
What you’ll be doing_**

Based out of one of the UK offices you’ll be responsible for procurement activities to include running the procurement cycle from:

- Prequalification of suppliers,
- Identification and selection of suppliers for upcoming projects and development initiatives,
- Launching of tenders,
- Analysis of bids,
- Tender qualification discussions with suppliers to ensure technical compliance,
- Negotiation and award of contracts (£50K-£200M)
- Preparation of requisite governance documentation and preparation of meetings for financial commitment,
- Preparing purchase orders and contracts for goods, works and services in consultation with the wider EDF R team in accordance with best-value and approved company procedures.
- Management of the contracts through construction commissioning and final account. Leading on contract negotiations with suppliers to ensure value for money, savings are achieved and efficiencies are secured for the business whilst managing risk.
- Supporting the CTO procurement team to initiate and implement procurement plans, including obtaining buy-in from key internal stakeholders.
- Performing regular reviews of the performance of framework contracts within their market areas (i.e. goods supply or component refurbishment suppliers), where applicable.

Periodic travel to other EDF Renewables offices or sites in UK and supplier visits may be required.

**_
What do you need to be great at this role?_**

You will be an enthusiastic individual who can manage procurement activities in accordance with company procedures and acting as a point of reference for business users.

Your skills and experience will ensure the post delivers targeted benefits and best value in conjunction with key stakeholders. You’ll ideally hold a degree in quantity surveying, procurement or a business-related discipline with a commercial background and ideally have previous experience in solar and or Storage. You’ll have excellent interpersonal skills, and act with honesty and integrity.

You’re driven by high standards of work and professionalism and will also have high expectations for yourself and the team. You can maintain an efficient manner throughout periods of increased pressure, and are accustomed to a fast paced working environment, acting with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines spanning multiple and complex projects.

As the Contract and Procurement Specialist you will develop and manage relationships with key suppliers, in order to improve supplier performance and promote a partnering approach to managing contracts, attending key supplier meetings as and when needed.
- You'll also be able to demonstrate:

- Highly desirable, MCIPS or RICS qualified (or working towards full membership).
- Experience of working in a project team environment, ideally with a Commercial Management / Quantity Surveying / Procurement background
- Experience in working in the Renewables sector (Solar and battery storage would be an advantage)
- Experience working in a capital intensive industry (Utilities, Engineering, Construction).
- Proven ability to conduct successful tender negotiations with suppliers
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of procurement and contract management and a proven track record
- Strong negotiation & influencing skills, working knowledge of contract law

**_
Why EDF Renewables?_**

EDF Renewables purpose is to accelerate

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