Description
supply chain
contract management
performance reporting
risk analysis
supplier engagement
compliance
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing commercial and contractual aspects of specific Operations and Maintenance (O&M) packages within Ocean Winds’ operational portfolio, ensuring effective supplier performance, risk management, and value optimisation. A thorough understanding of offshore wind O&M contracting is essential.
- Collaborate closely with asset management, operations, and technical teams to align contractual strategies with operational needs and asset performance goals.
- Develop and implement supply chain strategies to support Ocean Winds’ operational portfolio as it continues to expand.
- Drive consistency and best practice in contract management across operational assets, including performance tracking and supplier audits.
- Maintain robust reporting on contract performance, local content, and supply chain development initiatives.
- Lead post-award contract management activities across O&M service packages, ensuring delivery of contractual obligations, performance KPIs, and value optimisation.
- Contribute to the commercial evaluation of new operational models, including the O&M Agreements (OMAs) which govern Ocean Winds’ relationship with operational windfarms.
- Provide commercial insight into cost and risk analysis for O&M service provision.
- Lead supplier engagement activities, including performance reviews, improvement plans, and strategic relationship management.
- Support the integration of supply chain development objectives into contract strategies, with a focus on sustainable, locally sourced solutions.
- Support the negotiation and management of SMAs, Balance of Plant (BoP) service contracts, and framework agreements with key O&M suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with internal governance, procurement policies, and external obligations
- Support internal and external audits related to contract and supplier management.
- Administer and coordinate contract change management, claims handling, variations, and dispute resolution in collaboration with technical and legal teams.
- Assess the supply chain landscape to identify capability gaps, new entrants, and partnership opportunities identifying opportunities for local content.
- Work collaboratively with suppliers and internal stakeholders to build local capacity and drive innovation, safety, and cost efficiency.
Requirements
commercial acumen
contract mgmt
claims mgmt
risk mgmt
offshore wind
supply chain
Required Academic and Professional Experience
Location in Edinburgh, but travel to potential suppliers offices and facilities and attending meetings with supply chain agencies across UK, will be required.
Ocean Winds has an international team of employees and the working language is English. Candidates need to be fluent in English both spoken and written. Proficiency in other languages will be valued.
Knowledge of the following areas is desirable
- Commercial acumen with ability to analyse cost, risk, and performance data to inform decision-making.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in contract management, procurement, or commercial roles within offshore wind O&M or a comparable energy/industrial sector.
- Strong track record in claims management, change control, and supplier performance management.
- Strong understanding of contract law and commercial risk management.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Deep understanding of offshore wind O&M supply chains, service delivery models, and risk allocation principles.
- Experience in developing supply chains or delivering supply chain growth initiatives within an operational environment including the development and execution of business cases.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to engage effectively across multi-disciplinary teams and various suppliers.
- Proven experience in managing complex service contracts, ideally including WTG Service & Maintenance Agreements and/or BoP O&M agreements.
Benefits
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive team where everyone is welcome, and we’re committed to making our hiring process as open and supportive as possible. If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We’ll do everything to help. Please feel free to reach out by contacting the ‘Job Poster’ for the same.
Training + Development
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