Sub-Contracts Specialist

Sub-Contracts Specialist required for a major Offshore Wind Farm developer based in Scotland

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Supply Chain Management plans, comprising of a significant number of large dollar work packages. Associated risk / opportunity management and manpower planning may be part of the role.
• Working closely with all internal and external stakeholders to collect all information required to engage relevant supply lines efficiently and economically.
• Define SCM strategy in co-operation with internal stakeholders and internal disciplines.
• Direct negotiations with selected suppliers; always aiming to find the best deal for the Client in a timely fashion.
• Perform commercial analyses; normalise and evaluate bids received. Incorporate technical evaluations from disciplines like Engineering, Planning, QHSE, Contracts / Legal, etc.
• Participate in internal gate review meetings.
• Finalise bid summaries and make recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Supplier relationship management: schedule meetings with regular suppliers to manage expectations and align business interests.
• Initiate and participate in supplier performance evaluations and populate lessons learned reports.

Requirements

• Degree qualified at Bachelor level or equivalent in a technical, commercial, or legal discipline.
• Experience working in a project management role, ideally within the energy industry, with a significant involvement in SCM processes.
• A genuine communicator and negotiator, with the ability to converse in English in both written and spoken word at a very high level. Being proficient in other languages is a significant advantage.
• Advanced user in Microsoft Office and SAP, ideally in Ariba.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to develop, motivate and collaborate effectively with teams and individuals across the business.