Procurement Manager

at  Northland Power

Who We Are:
At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.
Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.
We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.
While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.

As a Procurement Manager, your main task will be to manage procurement activities related to the operation and services for Northland Power’s German offshore wind farms. This includes leading the preparation and evaluation of tenders and contracts or/and the identification of potential suppliers.

• Procurement Oversight: Manage and prioritize procurement activities for Northland Power’s German offshore wind farms, ensuring process compliance and cost-effective operations
• Tender Management: Lead the preparation, evaluation, and administration of tenders and contracts in collaboration with the Contract Management, Operation Management, and Legal Management.
• Contract Development: Collaborate with Contract Management and Operations Management to maintain scope and requirements, discuss pricing, timelines and deliverables on existing contracts.
• Relationship Management: Collaborate with Contract Management and Operations Management to monitor vendors performance for incorporation in potential future business.
• Negotiation Leadership: Develop and implement negotiation strategies to minimize potential losses and enhance financial performance, leading tendering and negotiation processes with relevant parties.
• Supplier Development: Identify and develop new suppliers, organizing and conducting systematic supplier assessments and audits.
• Order Management: Oversee the placement and tracking of purchase orders, monitoring order status and delivery dates to ensure timely fulfillment. Actively handover long-term contracts to the Contract Management after successful order.
• ERP/CMMS System Participation: Contribute to the development and implementation of a new ERP/CMMS system, including Workday, to enhance procurement processes.
• Process Optimization: Continuously improve purchasing processes to optimize the entire supply chain, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.

Who you are:

• Educational Background: You hold a university degree in Commercial Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: You have a minimum of 3 years of experience in contract management and/or procurement, specifically dealing with service and supply contracts for industrial equipment.
• Analytical Skills: You excel in systematically analyzing complex problems, drawing relevant conclusions, and implementing effective solutions.
• Standards Compliance: You are experienced in applying organizational standards when developing requests for proposals, negotiating terms, and drafting contracts.
• Negotiation Expertise: You possess excellent negotiating and persuasive skills, capable of securing favorable terms and conditions.
• Financial Acumen: You are proficient in utilizing and interpreting financial models and analyses to inform decision making.
• Organizational Skills: You demonstrate strong organizational and planning abilities, ensuring efficient management of procurement activities.
• Commercial Insight: You have a profound understanding of commercial principles and their application in procurement.
• Communication Skills: You have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling you to convey information clearly and concisely.
• Technical Proficiency: You are advanced in MS Office and possess a good working knowledge of common ERP/CMMS systems.

What’s In It for You:

Our employees are the driving force behind our achievements. We are unwavering in our commitment to not only recognise your contributions but also to empower you to excel in every aspect of your life. Here’s a glimpse of why Northland is the place where you’ll truly thrive:

• Presence with purpose – You can take advantage of our hybrid model (team-dependent, you work from wherever makes you most comfortable). Our Workplace Reimagined framework offers flex time so you can define your work schedule within certain parameters.
• Thoughtful benefits – Pension, paid parental leave; childcare allowance, and a contribution towards your transportation to and from the office are just some of the benefits you’ll have access to.
• Wellbeing first – Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health resources and access to a fitness program
• Birthdays off – You will get your birthday off work so you can celebrate however you choose. This is a paid day off to do what is important to you!
• Continuous Learning support– You will gain new skills by accessing LinkedIn Learning’s on-demand platform with 16,000+ courses in multiple languages, and by taking advantage of our education reimbursement program.

We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our
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Disclaimer
This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.
Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment, we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.

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