EDF Renewables North America is a market-leading independent power producer and service provider with over 35 years of experience. We deliver grid-scale power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distribution-scale power: solar and storage; asset optimization: technical, operational, and commercial expertise to maximize the performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions, through the Company's PowerFlex affiliate, offering a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers: solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and microgrids.

This position oversees the Offshore Procurement and Contracts Management department. This position
manages, negotiates, and supports the administration of major EPC, equipment supply and logistics contracts
for EDF Renewables' offshore wind projects, leading a team of procurement and contracts management experts.

The ideal candidate has an in-depth knowledge of the offshore wind sector or US Offshore sector, experience in
negotiations, understanding of claim prevention and management and can perform quantitative and qualitative
analysis in the context of technology deployment and project development and implementation.

Contract & Procurement

Prior to contracts execution:

Track market trends and Road maps for technologies and services
• Leads the team in the issuance of request-for-proposals (RFPs) related to the procurement of
  technologies/equipment and related services
• Leads the negotiations of procurement contracts, including compiling and finalizing exhibits, and
  manages the day-to-day obligations associated with doing so
• Makes recommendations as to which technologies should be contracted based on a levelized
  cost of energy (LCOE)
• Works with the applicable internal stakeholders to develop product specifications, scopes of
  supply and technical specifications
• Procures the key components as needed, ensuring that contracts are in place which mitigate the
  risk and minimize the cost of deploying these components

* Post contracts execution:

• Serves as the main internal point-of-contact for the project team regarding the project
  implementation of the executed supply or services agreements
• Works collaboratively with the project team and subject matter experts to develop product
  specifications, standards, and warranties that will be incorporated in supply contracts
• Builds relationships with the key players within the offshore renewable energy industry to
  understand the commercial readiness of emerging technologies, the current and future price of
• all technologies, and to communicate these components and the impact that these components
  will have on the LCOE to Senior Management
• Leads and/or supports the negotiations for securing the supply of the major components for the
  project and delivers executed contracts that protect the company
• Analyzes contract requirements, special provisions, and terms & conditions to ensure
  compliance with appropriate corporate policies and business unit procedures. Works with the
  Legal Department to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Performs executive level presentations of contract status and supplier/contractor performance
• Assists in identification, development, and implementation of new contract policy and processes
• Coordinates and manages the contractual interfaces between work packages
• Drafts contract summaries, memorandums, reports, and documents

People Management

• Manage and direct a group of Procurement and Contracts Managers and Contract Admin
• Lead, mentor and provide oversight of assigned subordinate staff
• Lead the development and full use of department tools, standards and procedures
• Direct and participate in, promote, and maximize the use of, knowledge communities and other
  available resources
• Anticipate and implement team skills development and growth in line with future markets, risks,
  technologies, and individual development plans
• Demonstrate leadership of cross functional teams in a matrix organization.

Other duties as assigned

Supervision of Others:

• Oversees a team (10+ people) of Procurement and Contracts Management resources (Sr Managers,
  Managers and Administrative Support).
  Qualifications:
• A minimum of fifteen years' experience in a procurement/purchasing role and be able to demonstrate
  direct experience in both development and negotiations of complex contracts and agreements for multibillions dollars projects.
  Education/Experience:
• Master's degree in business administration or related discipline preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Must be able to work well with geographically disperse, cross functional teams coordinating with
  development, implementation, operations, engineering, and project developers in a fast-paced
  environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple contractor relationships simultaneously
• Must have proven organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and track
  progress and needs of each project and provide accurate and timely updates
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office 365, with emphasis on MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Strong leadership qualities to manage a team of procurement and contract management specialists
• Outstanding interpersonal oral and written communication skills required

Physical Requirements:

Ability to travel every month for 3-5 days at a time.

Working Conditions:
Approximately 75% of the time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of MS
Word, PowerPoint, Excel), with the remaining approximate 25% of the time spent travelling to visit vendors,
project sites and to attend conferences.

This role's annual base salary range is between $165,525 and $270,875.

In addition, EDF Renewables offers best-in-class employment incentives, including.

• Competitive Bonus incentives: This position is eligible for our annual bonus program
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: EDF Renewables USA pays 100% of premiums for employee health benefits & provides low-cost coverage for eligible dependents
• Rewarding 401k Package: EDF Renewables provides a generous contribution with immediate vesting

We are also proud to offer:

• Favorable time off programs, including paid parental leave
• Rewarding Learning & Development Opportunities
• Personalized Financial 1:1 Coaching Workshops
• Supportive Mentorship & Buddy Programs

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of Delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.