WTG Contract Lead

WTG Contract Lead
Major Renewables Developer
Paris, France
OFW Project
12 Month Contract (renewable)
Competitive Rates

NES Fircroft are currently recruiting on behalf of a Major Renewables Developer for a WTG Contract Lead to work on a €5bn + Offshore Windfarm Project. Working in close collaboration with the Projects team you will play an essential role in ensuring WTG contract and procurement processes are well managed and that the project team is kept fully aware thereof.

Role Responsibilities
 

• Enable the projects team to achieve critical project milestones in accordance with project schedule and budget, with full transparency in the contract and procurement process
• WTG procurement and contracting processes in accordance with project’s contracting strategy and act as direct point of contact vis-à-vis suppliers, in coordination with TGP category and Project Management
• Provide direction and guidance in understanding offshore WTG supply chain markets and lead negotiation of WTG contracts and inform other strategic decisions regarding relationships with suppliers
• The service provider will primarily be responsible for procurement activities related to the WTG EPC contract and related WTG package services. During the initial phase of the project focusing on Call for Tender and negotiation activities, they will be responsible for:
  • Contracts activities for all the WTG package scope
  • Implementation of approved WTG Contract Strategy in coordination with Project Management, TGP and PJC
  •  Ensuring compliance with procedures associated to procurement and contract activities
• Ensure contract documents are developed in order to account for separate project phases and related reporting and financial governance
• Work with project team to develop and challenge technical and commercial scope specifications to clarify and to determine where more value can be created
• Coordinate the WTG contracts and procurement activities with other package through efficient coordination with the Project C&P Lead
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with key offshore wind WTG suppliers and other vendors
  • Preparation of EPC CFT documents
  • Lead the PSA negotiation securing manufacturing slots, price, synergy potential, project specific conditions, local content objectives and conditions
  • Support to the project team in obtaining internal and partnership approvals
  • Identify and allow for future contractual interfaces based on possible contractual strategies and potential additional lease areas
  • Confidentiality Agreements with various Parties (Contractors and Service Companies)
  • Perform and/or verify Due Diligence activities on main suppliers for WTG (Market intelligence, compliance review, commercial benchmark, supplier risk review)
  • Liaison with HQ procurement branch (TGP/OFW) and the Project C&P Lead
  • Other Project support contracts as needed

Role Requirements
 

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, supply chain, or other technical and/or financial area
• Major Energy project developments knowledge and experience, with Partner and Government reporting interfaces
• Advanced expertise in procurement, preferably including negotiating contracts within the offshore wind industry
• Requires team spirit with ability to work closely with various stakeholders including but not limited to diverse international teams, vendors & subcontractors, affiliates, HQ, etc.
• Knowledge of offshore wind supply chain industry trends, bottlenecks, and best practices
• Deep understanding of cost drivers on offshore wind contracts and ability to demonstrate transparency of tender evaluations and overall value of contracts
• Advanced expertise in identifying and evaluating commercial contract risks and developing risk prevention or control strategies
• Understanding of contract law and excellent attention to contractual details
• Capacity to manage a high volume of RFIs, RFPs or contract negotiations
• Previous experience in procurement and market competitive analysis, including for international tenders

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.