Contracts & Procurement Manager, Green Hydrogen Project

Contracts & Procurement Manager, Green Hydrogen Project

We are seeking to appoint the Contracts & Procurement Manager for a major, multi-GW Green Hydrogen project currently in development, with FEED complete on the first phase of the project. This is a client side position working for a large-scale energy asset operator who are backed by top tier private equity investment.

This role can be based from offices in either London or Aberdeen.

The Contracts & Procurement Manager will be responsible for the following:

• Lead the contracting and procurement effort for the green hydrogen project.
• Take a leading role in negotiating the award of large contracts and purchase orders.
• Manage contractual relationships with key contractors and suppliers.
• Set up and follow the agreed contracts and procurement governance process.
• Ensure that all contracts and procurement work is effectively planned and successfully delivered in support of the overall project objectives.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure advantageous terms and monitor their compliance with contractual terms and conditions including applicable laws.
• Analyse and evaluate supplier performance.
• Monitor industry trends and developments.
• Have a strong understanding of risk management in commercial contracts.
• Accurately report the status of all contracts and procurement work.

The successful candidate should demonstrate the following experience:

• Deep knowledge of the UK and international contracting and supply market.
• Demonstrable previous experience of successfully tendering and procuring large scale EPC projects in the process or power industry (TIC Value >£500m).
• Proven capability in contributing to and developing value driven, innovative contracting strategies.
• History of developing productive supply chain relationships.
• Deep knowledge of standard contract forms (e.g. NEC 4, IChemE).
• Working knowledge of key relevant UK procurement legislation, e.g. Bribery Act and Modern Slavery Act.
• Working knowledge of procurement systems e.g. SAP, AVEVA ERM and CRM.

Required Personal Attributes:

• Credible leader possessing considerable commercial acumen.
• Transparent; operates to the highest ethical standards.
• Enjoys deploying innovative and new ways of working.
• Flexible and solution oriented especially when faced with uncertainty, ambiguity or changing requirements.
• Collegiate and supportive with a low ego approach.
• Natural team builder.
• Highly effective communicator (written and verbal).
• Numerate and analytical, uses data to support decision making.

Desired Qualifications:

• Degree level qualification preferred; Engineering background advantageous.
• Membership of professional body (RICS or CIPS).
• Evidence of continuing professional development.