General Description
The Operations Maintenance Procurement and Contract Manager will provide all elements of contract administration, procurement and commercial management support to Ocean Winds operational assets within the country.
Responsibilities include procurement process management, contract negotiation, contract management and administration, payments/forecasting, SRM and reporting.
The role also includes direct line management of procurement personnel who will assist them in delivering the required scope.
The Operations Maintenance Procurement and Contract Management team runs project sourcing processes and is a specialist in tendering, contract negotiations and contract management.
They will be accountable for ensuring that products and services are sourced at best cost for value (competitive total cost, HSE, lead time, quality,. ) and that processes are run in a compliant and efficient manner.
They will be responsible for leading commercial and contractual negotiation along with contracting process, working closely with functional teams (i.e. engineering, operations, consenting, and internal/external lawyers, as well as any relevant stakeholders).
They identify contractual risks and recommend business-oriented mitigations and/or alternative solutions. When required support from the commercial point of view the settlement of contractual disputes, including support in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution procedures and resolving contractual variations and claims with suppliers.
Main accountabilities
Responsible for a range of activities associated with direct procurement activities and contract management for Offshore Windfarm/Projects.
Develop sourcing plans for OM to meet internal customer requirements.
Suppliers registration and vetting.
High commitment in contract management to meet HSSE and quality requirements
Take a strong responsibility for delivering value through procurement for the OM of windfarms/projects in France and for seeking synergy levers with OW portfolio.
Manage the procurement process for contracts including invitation to tender, clarifications, negotiations, evaluation, contract finalizing and contract award.
Identify areas of repeat spend and establishing Framework Agreements and SLAs for service contracts.
Monitor and follow-up of suppliers performance and ensure suppliers compliance.
Ensure adherence to procurement processes, policies and governance.
Represent the Procurement Contract Management function and input to management meetings and committees for the relevant projects as required.
Alert and Escalate risks or major concerns when appropriate in accordance with the relevant Ocean Winds governance, policies and procedures.
Procurement
Contract Management