Procurement Director

TRS Staffing are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Director.

We are looking for highly qualified Procurement Director with knowledge from the Renewable Energy, Offshore Wind, and/or Infrastructure industry to join our team in the US (Boston) and become part of a global team.

The role will see you manage the procurement activities in the project including the procurement strategies across all packages, local supply chain strategies in support of bid development/offtake, procurement schedule to maintain project timelines, and manage a team of skilled contract managers and legal advisors

Areas of responsibility
• Develop and execute procurement and contract management strategies to secure value optimization and offtake (e.g., local content), and bankability of the project
• Develop, manage and execute commercial and contract management activities to secure safe, timely, high-quality and cost-efficient delivery of the project
• Develop and maintain key supplier relations within the project(s)
• Ensure delivery of consistent, timely and high-quality reporting, presentations, and recommendations towards each procurement decision-gate
• Lead contract negotiations with key internal stakeholders, and liaise with legal department and other subject matter experts
• Ensure the commercial close of contracts and agree final account closure of all payments, claims and variations
• Facilitate alignment and knowledge-sharing across other packages and projects to ensure consistency

Your profile
The ideal candidate(s) has relevant senior experience from a similar position in a large offshore construction project ideally within offshore wind. Experience with contracting of vessels, electrical equipment and/or complex steel structures is also of relevance.
In addition, we expect that you have the following qualifications:
• Experience and understanding of large projects, the ability to work in the interface between technical, commercial and legal aspects and a strong sense of value and risk drivers and understanding of how a project can be successfully delivered
• Significant experience of supply chain development within large scale projects in upcoming markets - experience within offshore wind or similar industries is preferred
• Business acumen and strong negotiation skills
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders in a multidisciplinary environment to deliver the results within budget
• In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices
• Good team player with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Strategic thinker, with an eye for details

This is a permanent opportunity with plenty of growth opportunities, if you are interested to learn more, please apply now!

“We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.”

“Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. This requires teams that are as unique as the projects we execute. We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) for all so our employees and stakeholders benefit from the creative solutions derived as a result of embracing differences.”