Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager for a major offshore wind project in Scotland

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement the agreed procurement strategy for the Project covering all packages to deliver upon the Project goals (including but not limited to: foundations; turbines; cables; substations; installation services; and site investigation).
Conduct market analysis to identify supplier capabilities, industry trends, and risks within the global offshore wind supply chain.
Lead end-to-end sourcing processes, including RFIs, RFPs, bid evaluation, negotiation, and contract award.
Draft, negotiate, and manage complex contracts (FIDIC, BIMCO, LOGIC, or bespoke offshore wind contracts).
Ensure compliance with commercial, legal, technical, and HSE requirements.
Develop negotiation strategies to secure optimal commercial and technical outcomes.
Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers and EPC contractors.
Monitor supplier performance against KPIs related to quality, delivery, cost, and safety.
Support localization and supply-chain development initiatives with respect to CfD bid including the Clean Industry Bonus.
Identify commercial and supply-chain risks and implement mitigation measures.
Work closely with project controls to track budget, forecasts, change orders, and variations.
Ensure procurement activities support project schedule adherence and minimize critical path delays.
Collaborate with engineering, project management, legal, finance and HSE teams.
Input into Business Case workstream to identify the optimal project solution and CfD bid. Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of procurement or commercial experience, ideally in offshore wind, offshore energy, or large infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated track record of managing high-value, complex contracts.
Strong negotiation, commercial, and stakeholder management skills.
Knowledge of offshore wind technologies and supply chain constraints