AddressAt Aggreko, we provide energy solutions so communities can thrive and businesses can grow. We bring power, heat and cooling to customers and communities wherever they need it.
We are hiring immediately for a Bid Procurement Manager - a role that will help us to power progress for our customers.
Purpose of the Job
The purpose of this position is to ensure the costs of renewable energy projects are estimated correctly and to ensure any related construction contracts meet the highest commercial standards and achieve Aggreko's outcomes.
Job Accountabilities/Key Responsibilities
- The establishment of key construction/supply contracts ensuring compliance with relevant processes
- Identifying potential contractual risks and the possible impact to the project from the risks, taking steps to mitigate the risks through negotiations with Suppliers/Subcontractors.
- Improve Aggreko's method for estimating the capital cost of renewable projects.
- Obtain quotes and cost estimates for various products and the installation of various project components.
- Ensure Aggreko's cost inputs into pricing models are up to date.
- Oversee commercial correspondence, including commercial clarifications and coordination of technical clarifications with Contractors.
- Procurement of renewable energy construction services including the negotiation of key contracts
- Managing the flow of information from internal key relationships to the supplier.
- Assist with developing the contracting strategies to achieve specific organizational goals and requirements.
- Participate in negotiations with customers and provide key inputs on project specific risks.
- Build effective relations with key suppliers and customers.
- Analyse the benefits and disadvantages of various options for individual contracts.
- Evaluate tenders against the objectives set.
- Provide advice; negotiate variations and mange disputes to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Assist Sales with prequalification questionnaires, agreements, customer T&C's negotiations and bidding process.
Person Specification/Job Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of contract and commercial management.
- Understanding of the principles of contracting and, contract law and related legislative requirements.
- Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
- Experience delivering solar / wind or transmission projects.
- Demonstrated commercial and business focus.
- Be proficient in all areas of Health & Safety and Quality Assurance.
Desired Behaviors
- Courage and Conviction - the ability to create a sense of excitement about taking on new challenges and a belief in your capabilities to deliver results.
- Relentless Preparation - preparing thoroughly for all important management decisions.
- Drive for results - a deep seated inner desire to compete against standards of excellence and achieve "step changes" in business results.
- Holding people accountable - the ability to give clear and unambiguous direction to individuals and teams about what they need to do in order to meet the organizations objectives.
- Building capability - developing individuals and groups in order to increase the capability of the whole organisation.
- Compelling Communication - recognizing that clear communication is the key to understanding. The ability to create a compelling vision of the future and provide inspiration, clarity and direction.
Key Role Interactions
- Ops managers, Functional managers, supervisors, members of the Renewable Projects Team and QHSE and ESG personnel.
About Aggreko
We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people's unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that's how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
