Associate Director – Procurement Management

The Role
As part of our clean energy business growth across the USA, we are searching for a procurement management professional with experience in onshore wind, utility-scale solar PV, BESS, and/or transmission and distribution.
Role & Responsibilities
Procurement & Contracts Management
Planning, implementation and execution of procurement and tender strategies for major project packages
Lead the complete procurement process including RFIs, RFPs, proposal evaluation, recommendation of award and contract finalization
Draft and negotiate contracts including turbine supply, service, consultancy, supply and installation contracts
Lead and coordinate commercial, technical, financial and legal expertise while ensuring compliance with client governance and approval procedures
Maximize value in terms of quality, price and schedule while minimizing risk
Actively participate in vendor relationship management and market intelligence
Drafting and negotiation of main contracts throughout the lifecycle of project development and execution
Work alongside the project management team to ensure successful project delivery, balancing risk with commercially and contractually viable solutions
Maintain continuous oversight of critical milestones, rights and obligations according to contract
Direct and process changes, variations and claims in compliance with client commercial interests
Provide interpretation of contracts, organize correspondence with contracting parties and monitor fulfilment of obligations
Manage commercial relationships with contractors, ensuring issues are dealt with proactively
Drive governance processes and present to stakeholders and decision bodies including Steering Committees
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Who We're Looking For
We are seeking passionate and motivated procurement and contracts management professionals aligned to our vision and excited by the opportunities of working in a rapidly expanding international business.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
• Significant experience in procurement and/or contracts management on US onshore wind, BESS and /or utility-scale solar PV projects.
• Proven track record negotiating and managing Turbine Supply Agreements (TSAs) and related WTG contracts, Balance of Plant (BoP) and/or O&M scopes.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
• Structured and methodical approach to work.
• Ability to project manage processes and lead negotiations.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field of study.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid