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Senior Contracts & Procurement Specialist (Green Hydrogen)

Posted 11 May 2023
Salary NOK Kr. 850k - 985k + 15% bonus target
LocationNorway
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable Energy & InfrastructureSustainability
ReferenceLPprocurmentspecialist
Contact NameLuke Plant

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

TGRC are delighted to have partnered with a global business & leader of the energy transition, developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects - to produce 15 mpta of Green Hydrogen by 2030.

The large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world.

Our Client seek a Senior Contracts & Procurement Specialist to join its team in Norway. The primary purpose of this role is to support the contracts function, assisting the Projects team in the development, from initiation to investment, and execution of major renewables projects within Norway (and wider Europe where required).

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and present project specific contracting and procurement strategies and plans to the Study Management and Project Execution key stakeholders.

  • Develop, coordinate, and evaluate tender packages for pre-feasibility, feasibility and execution phases of Projects including studies for engineering, environmental, social, site investigations, construction, and procurement contracts.

  • Support and oversee the negotiation of contract terms and conditions by the Senior Contracts and Procurement representative, to support project schedule and budget.

  • Ensure the teams procurement activities are in accordance with established Contracts and Procurement policies and procedures and continually focus on improving process and procedure where possible.

  • Review of procurement documentation that supports the project requirements developed by the team.

  • Identify and maximise cost saving opportunities

  • Provide reports, analysis and advice to support procurement decision-making

  • Identify and evaluate key risks at a contract formation and seek input from other functions as appropriate (e.g. technical, legal etc.)

  • Maintain and update procurement records and generate reports on procurement and contract activity to meet organisational compliance requirements and provide access to procurement information

  • Contract administration to support execution, including correspondence and contract notices and claims assessment

  • Work as part of the team to deliver value through competitive sourcing and effective contract management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

  • 8-10 years’ experience in Contracts within major projects and/or energy industries (renewable energy experience desirable)

  • Strong EPC experience pre-tender.

  • Bachelor degree in commerce, business, law, or construction desirable

  • Chartership by recognised body desirable (e.g. RICS, CIPS or Legal)

  • Native or fluent Norwegian language skills.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment across multiple packages

  • Good attention to detail

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build strong relationships and influence key stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

  • Strong organisational skills, producing plans, schedules and breaking down work into meaningful deliverables communicated to sub-teams.

  • Embed a culture of continuous improvement enabling delivery at pace.

  • Ability to work well in an international setting, collaboratively as part of a team including with remote teams.

  • Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone