Back to Job Search

Procurement Contracts Manager

  • Location: Swindon
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted over 1 year ago

  • Sector: Renewables, Conventional Power
  • Contact: Christian Hart
  • Contact Email: chart@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01942 323277
  • Start Date: 01 January 2023
  • Expiry Date: 31 December 2022
  • Job Ref: 1043044

Summary

Our client, a major power generation asset owner and lead UK energy generator are now actively recruiting for Procurement (Contracts Managers) to support high-profile green-energy transition projects across their current fleet of assets. This comes off the back of significant company growth and investment in this area. Projects including but not limited to:

  • Hydrogen firing

  • Carbon capture

  • Battery storage

  • Hydroliser installation

  • Demolition and redevelopment of current sites

Responsibilities

  • Optimise supply chain measures for worldwide and innovative projects in the development, construction and/ or operational phases.

  • Develop and execute sourcing, assessment, negotiation and contract execution strategies.

  • Develop, negotiate and apply appropriate contract terms and conditions to suit project activities.

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive understanding / knowledge of supply chain in identified market sectors.

  • Lead highly complex negotiations with external suppliers and represent RWETI when meeting/negotiating with senior internal and external stakeholders.

  • Optimising the price vs performance ratio and leverage market synergies.

  • Claim and deviation management throughout project execution phase.

  • Ensure that commercial project issues are addressed in accordance with company policies and procedures.

  • Establish and maintain strong working / strategic relationships with project team and relevant business stakeholders.

  • Contribute to the creation and operation of project procurement initiatives / continuous improvement.           
        

Requirements

  • Experience with NEC forms of contract is requisite.

  • Expected to have significant experience in construction/infrastructure or complex procurement projects, ideally in the power generation industry.

  • Proven capability / skills in complex CAPEX & OPEX negotiations.

  • Highly motivated and possess strong interpersonal skills; candidates should be capable of operating to tight timescales with the minimum of guidance and be able to communicate effectively at all levels of the business.

  • Ability to influence and manage across multiple international cultures and a geographically diverse portfolio.

  • Ability to influence and manage across multi-disciplinary teams.

  • Internationally oriented, fully committed, flexible and ready to travel to meet the business requirements.

  • For roles based in UK very good communication skills in English required with German and Dutch seen as an added benefit. For roles based in Germany very good communication skills in German and English required.

  • Up to 15% annual bonus

  • A personal retirement savings plan – if you put in 5% we will top up by a further 10% and you will get life assurance worth 4 x annual salary

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata

  • Company Paid Private Medical Insurance for you and your family

  • Free access to our on-site gym facilities and classes Free parking (including electric vehicle charging points)

  • Subsidised canteen facilities

  • One free professional membership subscription

  • Access to flexible benefits such as Critical Illness, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, Electric Car Lease Scheme, Buy Additional Annual Leave and retail savings scheme

  • Occupational Health support services for your wellbeing

  • Access to our employee assistance programme in times of need

  • Up to 2 days volunteering a year

  • Flexible working time arrangements through hybrid working within the framework of operational possibilities

What’s in it for you

  • Up to 15% annual bonus

  • A personal retirement savings plan – if you put in 5% we will top up by a further 10% and you will get life assurance worth 4 x annual salary

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata

  • Company Paid Private Medical Insurance for you and your family

  • Free access to our on-site gym facilities and classes Free parking (including electric vehicle charging points)

  • Subsidised canteen facilities

  • One free professional membership subscription

  • Access to flexible benefits such as Critical Illness, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, Electric Car Lease Scheme, Buy Additional Annual Leave and retail savings scheme

  • Occupational Health support services for your wellbeing

  • Access to our employee assistance programme in times of need

  • Up to 2 days volunteering a year

  • Flexible working time arrangements through hybrid working within the framework of operational possibilities

About NRL

NRL connect global engineering companies with the right people to bring their projects to life. As we progress your application our team of talented recruiters will be on hand to support you to secure your next role.

We welcome applications from every walk of life, and are committed to driving diversity and inclusion within the industries we support. That’s why our Member Committed to Diversity status with the Association of Professional Staffing Companies is so important to us.

For temporary workers and contractors opting to work with us through our Pay As You Earn (PAYE) payroll service, we’re delighted to offer a wealth of benefits including access to virtual and telephone GP appointments 24/7, health and wellness resources, gym discounts and retail savings.