Strategic Site Procurement Manager

As one of the world’s leading companies in the offshore wind energy industry, ENERCON have been setting new standard’s in technological design for over 40 years.

We are looking for an experienced Strategic Site Procurement Manager to join our dedicated and professional Procurement team.

The role is permanent and can be based in Edinburgh, UK or Zwolle, Netherlands with travel throughout the Western Europe region.

In the role of Strategic Site Procurement Manager, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of our wind farm projects. You will be responsible for the strategic and operational procurement of site works for our projects in the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. 

Your role and responsibilities as Strategic Site Procurement Manager

• You will negotiate and manage job packages for activities such as foundations, electrical works, roads & hard stands, piling works, cranes, installation teams, and other site services.

• Managing subcontractors for site works
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with project goals
• Contract negotiation and securing competitive terms
• Monitoring and evaluating supplier performance and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements
• Assessing and reducing procurement-related risks while adhering to local regulations
• Identifying and implementing process improvements and maintaining accurate procurement data in SAP
• Close collaboration with our project management, engineering, and quality teams.

 What we offer you

• Your salary will be circa £66,500 per annum, depending upon experience
• Your hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Hybrid working from our Edinburgh office located at Edinburgh Business Park, South Gyle  
• 34 days annual leave (25 Days annual leave, plus 9 Scottish public holidays)
• Enhanced Company Pension (8% employer, 5% employee contribution)
• Overnight allowance for travel away from home
• Life Insurance (4 x Basic Salary)
• Private Medical Insurance via Vitality
• Medicash – a cash back Health Care Plan, including 34/7 access to a GP, cash back for optical, dental and complimentary therapies
• Income protection
• Independent free mortgage advice
• Cycle to Work Scheme

The key qualities that we look for

• A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a Technical or Business Administration field
• Demonstrable experience in international procurement, preferably in project environments
• Proven experience in strategic procurement and vendor management role
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills (FIDIC knowledge is highly advantageous)
• Technical affinity and proficiency in MS Office, SAP, and Ariba (or similar platforms)
• Excellent communication skills in the English language
• Right to work in the UK
• A full, valid UK driving license

About ENERCON

ENERCON are recognized as a global pioneer in the onshore wind energy sector. As the manufacturer of Wind Turbines, ENERCON are at the forefront of innovative design technology. Our products offer many unique characteristics including rotor blade design, control technology and grid connection technology.

We produce, sell, and install our own turbines on behalf of our clients and we offer a high standard of service contracts to maintain and repair turbines throughout their lifecycle.  

How to Apply –

This role is based in Edinburgh, UK - Please only apply if you live within a communtable distance from South Gyle. Apply Now by submitting your full up to date CV. Please also submit a cover letter if you would like to provide any additional information. We will aim to respond to your application as soon as possible.