Capex Project Procurement Leader - £700 - 800 per day inside ir35 - 3 months (extension likely) - Hertfordshire- Hybrid working - Sector: Energy

Yolk recruitment is recruiting for a Capex Project Procurement Leader to work with a world leader in manufacturing and scientific research, pushing the boundaries of renewable energy technology.

You will be responsible for leading the overall sourcing process on capital projects under the supervision and guidance of the Project Portfolio Procurement Lead

You will represent the Capital procurement organization within the Capital project cross-functional team.

The chief responsibility of the Project Procurement lead is to develop and execute the project procurement strategy & approach for one or multiple projects within the capital portfolio ensuring that engineering, construction, equipment, and trades contracts are established and are in line with the delivery & contracting strategy for the project.

Responsibilities:

• Develop in alignment with the Project Director /Manager the Procurement delivery & contracting strategy including definition of the specific project KPIs & objectives to be assigned to suppliers supporting the project.
• Support the scoping of the equipment packages are properly defined.
• Support the category lead for contract negotiations for equipment & trades packages & EPCM partners.
• Lead selection of EPCM contractor, including contract negotiation of EPCM contract with support from the legal department
• Performance manage any nominated EPCM contractor (when applicable), execute procurement activities for all packages to contract close out.
• Lead all equipment packages to close contract close out/handover.
• Provide regular reporting on procurement performance to the project team and leadership team.

Core Skills:

• At least 6 years' experience within a project Procurement role in within the energy sector or a related sector.
• Experience capital project procurement management gained within industrial /construction projects.
• Experience in managing major engineering/contractor firms, as well as construction subcontractor base.
• Experience leading and conducting contract negotiation across technical, commercial, and legal areas.
• Knowledge of quality standards, tools and processes

Desirable Skills:

• Understanding of IChemE & FIDIC type contract templates