Deputy Manager Procurement

Join Seaway7, a dynamic team of innovators, leaders,and collaborators dedicated to driving forward offshore wind projects. Our mission is to shape a sustainable future by delivering renewable energy solutions worldwide.

Due to continued expansion, we have an exciting management opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain Management professional to join us at any of our European offices, Zoetermeer (The Netherlands), Aberdeen (UK), Oslo (Norway) or Leer (Germany).

The Supply Chain Management team has the responsibility to develop SCM strategies and to engage the supply lines for designated materials and services. The Procurement Group in the SCM function has focus on high-volume low-complexity Supply Chain solutions.

What you will be doing

In this Deputy Manager role, you will provide support to the Manager Procurement in all activities associated with management of the Procurement group within Seaway7 Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide support to the Manager Procurement in managing the Procurement group within Supply Chain Management.
• Overseeing the end-to-end procurement process, including: identifying sourcing needs, supplier selection, negotiation of pricing and terms, delivery and close out.
• Development and implementation of long-term sourcing strategies, in support of marine construction tenders and projects.
• Drive business process improvement and change management initiatives.
• Ensure implementation and compliance of procurement policies and procedures.
• Cultivate supplier relationship, track efficiency and foster a robust supplier network.
• Provide support for logistics and warehouse operations, ensuring efficient coordination of project material requirements.
• Coordinate interface management with other departments, ensuring adequate input into procurement process.

Your motivation will spur you to develop creative approaches as you present and discuss ideas with engaged stakeholders confidently.

What you will bring to the team

It's the commitment and enthusiasm of our people that gives us our energy to create change and make an impact for the future. And we want you to bring your personality, skills and experience, powering us to be leaders in fixed offshore wind.

• Proven ability to orchestrate teams, provide direction, taking preemptive action, and engaging directly to accomplish goals
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical, commercial, SCM or legal discipline.
• A Master's degree is considered a plus.
• 12 years of working experience in an SCM role, including 5 years of team management.
• Understanding of rules, regulations and customs in marine construction / energy industry.
• Familiarity with logistics and warehousing operations.
• Commercially astute with ability to maintain a high level of diligence and accuracy in day-to-day work, even under operational pressure.
• Effective communicator, pleasant negotiator, strong English proficiency both verbally and in writing. Proficiency in other languages is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Power BI, Access) as well as SAP / Ariba.
• S4/HANA Change Management experience is beneficial.
• Willingness to travel.

What we can offer you

We offer the opportunity to create a future to be proud of, for generations to come. Whatever the role, wherever the location, everyone plays a part.

Alongside this, we're continually creating the environment for you to be at your best - in and outside of work. This includes:

• Career development- access to a range of learning opportunities, as well as being part of a culture that encourages growth and development.
• Flexible working- everyone has commitments, responsibilities and passions outside of work. With a range of patterns available including hybrid or flextime options, let's discuss how we make time for what matters to you.
• A holistic benefits package- we pride ourselves in offering a wide range of benefits that support your financial, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
• International Projects- working in the renewable industry that creates a future to be proud of, for generations to come.

The next steps

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