Bop Procurement Specialist
Job Summary
Job title: BOP Procurement Specialist
Country:Spain
City:Madrid
Business Unit:EDP RENEWABLES EUROPE S.L.
EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline first-class assets and market-leading operating capacity EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.
Our company is part of EDP a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030 leading the energy transition. With more than 13000 employees around the world we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.
What you will do:
As a BOP Procurement specialist at EDP you will manage purchases of the following categories; CAPEX services Engineering service/contracts civil and electrical works (BOP) Wind & Solar equipment/EPC and other technical services for EDP.
Involved in all stages of the project lifecycle the candidate will contribute to commercial aspects of development engineering quality HS&E construction installation commissioning O&M (civil) etc.
Candidate will carry out the purchasing-contracting cycle according to the guidelines of EDP Procurement Department and the EDP Group Purchasing Policy.
Giving support to other areas of the company and with the aim of achieving the most favourable conditions in ensuring the delivery of all products and services required for the different phases of the project delivering the target savings complying with the required quality and production due dates are delivered. Working to bundling services in different years and geographies in global Frame agreement.
General responsibilities:
- Managing the relation with stakeholders to organize their portfolio of next projects to be build and consequently to be part of the procurement processes of the department.
- Leading the RFPs for the different countries of the Europe platform.
- Market scouting and market intelligence monitoring raw materials products and services which impacts directly in the procurement processes
- Deliver high level cost savings through negotiation and realization of cost reduction projects.
- Drive appropriate commercial relationships with suppliers with a principal objective of achieving the lowest total cost of ownership that meets the business goals supported by a culture of continuous improvement with cost & performance benchmarks in use
- Carry out and lead RFI/RFP processes preparing the commercial specifications communication with stakeholders negotiations assessments and awarding manage contract negotiations until closure. reporting and obtaining the company approvals.
- Commercial analysis giving support to the technical areas in offer analysis: Receive tabulate proposals and accomplish the commercial assessment challenging the technical assessment in order to ensure the proposals homogeneity supporting the technical department in scope optimization through market inputs review different alternative propose by the supplier to improve scope and price; ensuring a competitive process and monitoring the preparation of the purchase order following the indication of the Responsible.
- Identify and implement significant cost savings opportunities.
- Identifies procurement risks opportunities and market forces to avoid potential damage/ exploit potential opportunities through risk and change management.
- Performs Supplier Management in particular Supplier Development to obtain and develop the best suppliers and to ensure an optimum supply chain.
- Contract Management: Negotiate contracts to obtain the most favorable conditions and coordinate all this process with the different departments involved (development legal risk engineering construction).
- Provide support in the improvement and adaptation of a particular contract (BOP installation new services etc.) according to the standards terms of EDP project specifications and the condition for the different geographies in EDP. Negotiate this contract with suppliers to ensure all terms and conditions required by EDP are met.
- Monitoring market conditions: To ensure that all terms and conditions are according market current situation (workshops/benchmarking) searching for new suppliers in order to get a wider range of proposals and activate markets current suppliers especially in new geographies in order to achieve reductions in the price for the different materials and services contracted against historical developed data and received offers.
- Frame Contracts: To Propose new frame contract based on consumption analysis and management previous frame contracts for Engineering Energy Assessment Construction Environment etc. defining the contract strategy deadlines and carrying out the monitoring of such contracts (i.e. rappel calculation etc.) ensuring an effective and fluid communication between the different departments and gathering and distributing the necessary information.
- Strategic Alignment with EDP Policies: To ensure the alignment of the EDP Europe purchasing policy with the strategic guidelines set by EDP and generates the necessary reporting and statistics.
- Cooperation with other Departments: To develop and maintain a formal and fluent communication with business areas playing a pivotal role and involving as required other EDP areas such as Legal Business development Technical Department etc.
- External Relations: Jointly with the business areas manage when necessary the relation with external clients (as partners) in terms of supply chain and procurement his related responsibility areas: and leverage and to establish relations with external clients (suppliers etc).
Employment type:Full-Time
Work site:Hybrid Model
Availability to Travel: 10%.
What are we looking for:
1. Academic Skills:
- University Degree and Graduate Degree (includes Master or other graduate level degrees) - degree in Engineering or similar field (industrial civil electrical mechanical or similar).
2. Professional Experience:
- Experience level: Between 1 and 3 years in technical purchases of civil and electrical works.
- Highly valued knowledge / previous experience of renewable energy projects investment Wind and Solar technology related purchasing for BOP-BOS.
3. Specific Knowledge:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office package (Excel Word PowerPoint MS Project etc).
- Familiar with contractual negotiation and preparation processes
- General knowledge of Supply Chain concepts
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and ability to manage databases will be valued.
4. Languages:
- Fluent Spanish and English Level (Oral and Writing) is mandatory. Other are a plus.
:
- General analytical and critical thinking.
- Proactively
- Able to work under pressure
- Proactive and ability to anticipate future needs.
- Ability to multi-task ability to work on multiple projects and team player.
- Solution Oriented great at building and sustaining business and professional relationships.
- Communication skills.
More than academic knowledge and technical skills we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned withour purpose.
Equal opportunities for all
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfil our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.
Need more arguments to apply
As a top employer we:
- Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making.
- Respect and value each person providing a flexible healthy and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits.
- Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility.
Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time highlighting the EDP groups strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:
- Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
- Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
- Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
- Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle
Required Experience:
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About Company
EDP is a multinational, vertically integrated utility company. Throughout its 40 years of history, it has been building a relevant presence in the world energy scene, being present in 14 countries, in 4 continents. The company has around 12.000 employees and is present throughout t ... View more