Procurement and Contract Manager

2 months ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom EDF Full time

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The opportunity

Are you seeking an exciting new challenge in Offshore Procurement? This could be just what you’re looking for?

We have a new position available for an experienced Procurement and Contracts Manager to join the EDF Renewables team. You will be supporting the engineering, procurement, construction, installation and HSE activities in the delivery of both floating and fixed offshore wind projects.

Pay, benefits and culture 

If you’re looking to join a company where you can work hard , have fun , and help to create a Net Zero future – then you’re in the right place’

Our passion for embracing new ideas and being open-minded to change helps us continue to grow successfully.

We’re committed to helping all of our people thrive during their time with us , recognising and rewarding every person for their hard work and commitment.

Alongside a competitive salary, bonus, and market-leading pension scheme, we offer a range of flexible benefits and employee discounts to help you thrive across all aspects of your life. You can spend your flexible fund on the benefits that matter to you, whether that’s an electric vehicle, private healthcare, additional holiday or one or more of our other benefits.

We’ll offer you the flexibility, freedom and responsibility to make an impact in your role ; whether that’s on-site, in the office or hybrid working from home.

We’re committed to championing diversity representation across gender, ethnicity, LGBT+, disability and more. This applies to all our roles, underpinned by our Everyone’s Welcome inclusion programme.

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need. 


What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Principal Offshore Procurement and Contracts manger, the Offshore Procurement and Contracts Manager will be responsible for providing a comprehensive procurement and commercial/contract management service in support of project development and construction activities for both floating and fixed offshore wind projects.

Ensuring all offshore procurement activities are in compliance with EDF procurement processes and procedures. Auditing/reviewing compliance. Initiating and implementing project procurement plans, including obtaining buy-in from key internal stakeholders. Assessing and evaluating procurement risks (political, environment, technical, economic and legal) and developing appropriate procurement strategies Leading procurement of goods and services for new projects and associated activities to agreed project and commercial objectives in line with approved procedures Purchasing market research/market intelligence Identification, qualification and selection of suppliers, negotiating commercial terms. Preparation and issue of pre-qualification information, requests for quotation, and invitations to tender Leading evaluation of bids and co-ordinating inputs from the wider evaluation team (technical, legal, HSE) Ensuring timely contract awards Compiling and evaluating periodic procurement KPI reports Identifying and promoting new procurement opportunities for the business (e.g. new entrants, innovations, cost savings etc.) in consultation with key stakeholders Managing relationships with key suppliers and building long-term trusting relationships Managing procurement activities on business systems (e.g. SAP) and acting as a point of reference for business users Commercially administrating high value contracts post-award including payment applications/certification, variations, claims, notices etc) and preparing regular cost reports.

What do you need to be great at this role?

Proven ability to conduct successful commercial negotiations with suppliers Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of procurement and contract management and a proven track record in a large project environment Experience in the offshore wind farms would be highly desirable but is not essential Experience in commercial administration of development and construction contracts and cost management Knowledge or SAP ERP or similar is desirable Knowledge and experience of EU procurement regulations would be an advantage Educated to degree level or equivalent Excellent communication and negotiation skills internally and externally A proven ability as a self-starter, with an ability to provide commercial and commercial support to the OTC and project teams.

Closing date for applications: 18th August 2024


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