PROCUREMENT ASSOCIATE

OW, a controlled 50/50 joint venture between EDP and Engie is looking for an analytical and communicative Procurement Associate.Are you willing to join a passionate and high performing team, in a cross-cultural, fast-paced, and strongly grOWing environment? Keep reading!This is an outstanding opportunity for career development in Procurement in an international group with continuous training and ample growth opportunities.GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Procurement Associate will assist or lead in commercial negotiations and contract delivery for the area of responsibility, aiming to achieve the best cost-effective conditions, lowering risk and ensuring the delivery of all products and services required for the different phases of the projects on time, on budget and with the relevant performance and delivery guarantees.The candidate must demonstrate the focus and drive dedicated to the development and execution of the commercial and contracting strategy and the value creating for the Company across simultaneous projects in several geographies.MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIESPROCUREMENT PROCESSES - Implement, manage and lead procurement processes in accordance with department guidelines, playing a pivotal role and involving as required other company areas such as Legal, Finance, Technical or Project Management. These processes range from the identification of a product or service to the negotiation, assessment and awarding, reporting and obtaining the company approval. This also includes challenging the scopes of work to determine where unnecessary costs can be avoided or more value can be captured.CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT - Control and manage the contract negotiation, assisting not only the commercial, but technical and legal discussions, maintaining and holistic view of the contract, the company requirements, the risk and aiming to achieve best commercial conditions.SUPPLIERS MANAGEMENT - In accordance with department guidelines the Procurement Associate will be the focal point for all communications with suppliers for any particular procurement process.MARKET ANALYSIS - Analyses trends and forecasts within the market with respect to suppliers, prices, quality, availability or technological change. Understand supplier’s capability to deliver products and services according to requirements and to find alternatives within the supplychain.COMPLIANCE - Develop, monitor and improve project policies regarding procurement, procure to pay, etc.REPORTING - Responsible for reporting to the Floating Procurement Associate Director and the different projects as the case may be.BUDGET AND PROGRAMME CONTROL - Responsible for compliance and regular follow up of budgets and programmes under its area of responsibility and advise and mitigate on potential deviations.ACADEMIC BACKGROUNDDegree in Engineering, Commercial or Law.LANGUAGESFluency in English is a must. Ability to read, write and speak other languages will be a plus, especially French.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE+2 years of experience. Solid skills and experience with sourcing of complex projects.Experience in managing complex negotiations or contract management will be highly evaluated.KNOWLEDGEKnowledge of procurement and supply chain managementKnowledge of FIDIC contracts will be a plusSKILLSNegotiation and analytical skillsWillingness to work with contracts, pricing analysis and other department of the companyExcellent communication, report writing and presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Have a positive, result-oriented and proactive approach to wide range of tasks.Ability to challenge and influenceAccountable, organised and able to prioritiseOTHER REQUIREMENTSFlexibility to travel is required up to 25% of the time.By selecting “Apply” above, you indicate:You have read and acknowledge OW Candidates Privacy Notice: https://www.oceanwinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/OW_Privacy-notice-for-candidates_v3.pdf