Package Procurement Lead

Join us as we work to unlock the value of offshore wind! JERA Nex bp is a new joint venture between JERA, Japan’s largest power generation company, and bp, one of the world’s leading energy companies. Established to unlock the potential of offshore wind across the globe, our talented team, exciting pipeline and solid capital commitment give us the potential to become one of the world’s most successful offshore wind companies. 

We entered the market with a portfolio of operational and development assets, alongside the resources, capabilities and resilience to deliver offshore wind energy at scale. 

Why this role matters 

The Package Procurement Lead is responsible for developing and executing procurement and contracting strategies, for the relevant category package within a project. This role requires expertise in pre bid / development activities, contract development, negotiation, supplier engagement and post award contract management. The Package Procurement Lead will work in close collaboration with the Package Manager to ensure competitive, compliant and value driven contracting outcomes.

In this role you will: 

• Lead engagement with the supply chain to assess market capabilities, risks and opportunities. 

• Support pre-bid activities by developing procurement plans, cost models and risk assessments aligned with project timelines.  

• Collaborate with Category and Project teams to define technical and commercial requirements for the package. 

• Prepare and lead RFIs and RFQ / RFPs 

• Draft and negotiate contracts for the package, ensuring alignment with project specifications, timelines and governance standards. 

• Apply FIDIC or other relevant contract principles and best practices to manage risk allocation and compliance 

• Draft and negotiate Preferred Supplier Agreements to secure strategic partnerships and long-term value for the business 

• Develop and implement project contracting strategies and effectively support the Package Manager in delivery of the contracted workscope 

• Drive innovation and cost optimisation in third party spend while ensuring safety, quality and schedule adherence 

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal governance, external regulations and local requirements.  

• Contribute to cost and claims avoidance strategies 

• Support LCOE (Levelised Cost of Energy) optimisation initiatives.