Contract Engineer

Contract Engineer required for a major Offshore Wind Developer based in the The Netherlands

Key responsibilities

• Perform the tendering and contracting process as assigned by the unit head contracting, in line with approved procedures.
• Liaise with internal clients to compile requirements for the scope and/or sourcing of goods, materials and/or services.
• Define the contracting strategy based on value/risk for the company’s and supply risk, market situations and internal policies and requirements.
• Select suppliers and conduct pre-qualifications and evaluation of potential suppliers.
• Coordinate – Prepare – Submit tender packages including draft frame agreement/contract to selected suppliers.
• Prepare bid-evaluation sheets for internal review and approval.
• Negotiate Terms and Conditions and pricing with vendors in liaison with the Legal Department.
• Award frame agreement/ contract.

Requirements

• BSc or MSc degree in Business Administration, Commercial Law, Engineering, Technical Science or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ contracting or tactical procurement experience.
• General (technical) knowledge of industry practices.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• The ability to create and maintain good working relationships with internal stakeholders (technical Department and vessel crew);
• Good knowledge of the English and Dutch languages, both written and spoken.
• Results driven, common sense and hands-on mentality.
• Knowledge of ERP and MS Office systems/applications.
• in lieu of other relevant qualifications NEVI 1&2, CIPS, IFPPM or equivalent courses are considered an advantage.