ELECTRICAL PROCUREMENT ASSOCIATE

OW a controlled 50/50 joint venture between EDP and Engie is looking for an analytical and organised "Electrical Procurement Associate".Are you willing to join a passionate and high performing team, in a cross-cultural, fast-paced, and strongly grOWing environment?GENERAL DESCRIPTIONWe require a highly experienced and motivated Procurement Associate to join the Commercial function of Ocean Winds.The Procurement Associate shall be responsible for managing the commercial negotiations and contract delivery for the area of responsibility (Electrical supply and installation and related auxiliary services), 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.Reporting to the Electrical category Head of Commercial, the role will support the definition of Electrical contracting strategy and early developments in accordance with Projects requirements and objectives, understanding the relevant regulation, legal and regional requirements.He or she will be responsible for ensuring that all contracting and procurement matters are complying with legislation, ethical practices, applicable company policies and tender requirements.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 Project.MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIESSupport different procurement processes in the company and the projects, understanding scopes of works and conditions in order to integrate those in the company knowledge and support ongoing negotiations.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.Develop and execute procurement strategies to meet business goals and ensure compliance with processes to carry out, support and execute the complete Request for Proposal process according to the guidelines of the OW Commercial Department and the OW procurement policy.Contracting Strategy: Support OW contracting strategy to provide the company with the best price, deadlines, quality, and other commercial/contractual conditions.RFP management: Receive, analyse, tabulate bids, and prepare commercial and contractual report.Assure a homogenized scope for the different bids and review different alternative proposed by the suppliers in order to improve scope/price. All these activities will be performed as a competitive and fair process.Modify and adapt the OW contract template to be contracted in accordance with the project specification and legal, constrains and contracting strategy.Liaise with end users to develop and review technical scope/commercial packages.Identify new potential suppliers in order to create additional competitiveness and market tension for various project areas.Provide lessons learned on the projects and participate in wider OW knowledge groups with peers across projects contributing to the application of synergies across the group.Foster collaboration and teamwork with the OW corporate areas facilitating the efficiency in works related to the Project and alignment with OW practices.ACADEMIC BACKGROUNDDegree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical or Mechanical) or Commercial. MBA will be valuated. Any additional training in renewables or wind energy will be highly valued.LANGUAGESProficiency to speak and write English fluently at negotiation level.Ability to read, write and speak other languages will be a plus.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE3-5 years of experience.Negotiation skills and experience with sourcing of goods and services, preferably related to offshore wind, renewable energy, oil and gas or energy industries.Experience in other roles such as Project Management, Tendering, Contracts Management or Engineering could be considered.KNOWLEDGEKnowledge of procurement and supply chain management.Understanding of cost drivers, demonstrating transparency and overall value.Understanding of contract law (preferably FIDIC and/or LOGIC contract styles).SKILLSNegotiation and analytical skills.Autonomy, capability to anticipate issues, establishing suitable solutions.Ability to challenge and influence.Strong sense of values and ethics, as well as confidentiality.Organised, able to prioritise and reporting skills.Understanding of the fundamentals of Business analysis (competitive strategy analysis, market research, supply chain and operations management).Team-work mentality.Comfortable in a multi-tasking environment.Eager to learn and be part of a cross-cultural environment.OTHER REQUIREMENTSJob location will be in Madrid.Flexibility to travel is required up to 50% of the time when necessary or required.Advanced knowledge MS Office and 365.Database management skills.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.pdfOW is authorized to store your CV in case your job application is unsuccessful to use it in another recruitment process that may arise in the future