Contract Manager-Global Procurement
Description
The position will report directly to the Global Procurement Director, working cross–functionally within the organization and interacting with other business units as appropriate.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
✓Draft and revise a variety of contracts with Equipment Suppliers and with EPC Contractors.
✓Ensure the organization's internal contract documents are accurate and well maintained.
✓Meet with Equipment Suppliers and EPC Contractors to discuss both legal and business matters.
✓Provide advice and guidance to the different teams relating to contract generation and any contract related queries.
✓Maintain excellent working relationships with Suppliers and EPC Contractors to ensure our goals are met.
✓Create, prepare, review and edit all contracts.
✓Provide support and advice on new potential businesses opportunities.
ESSENTIALPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
✓Experience in contract management in English language including but not limited to planning, clauses, guarantees, penalties, claims, notices change orders... and contract negotiations.
✓Experience in contracting Equipment (especially Trackers, Inverters/MV Stations, Battery Energy Storage System) and dealing with supply contracts for solar photovoltaic plants.
✓Experience in Managing EPC Contracts
✓Experience in Insurance management, for Equipment supply, construction and operation.
✓Experience in leading RFPs, and negotiating contracts.
✓Experience in dealing with engineering claims.
✓Experience in dealing with Utilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
✓Draft and revise a variety of contracts with Equipment Suppliers and with EPC Contractors.
✓Ensure the organization's internal contract documents are accurate and well maintained.
✓Meet with Equipment Suppliers and EPC Contractors to discuss both legal and business matters.
✓Provide advice and guidance to the different teams relating to contract generation and any contract related queries.
✓Maintain excellent working relationships with Suppliers and EPC Contractors to ensure our goals are met.
✓Create, prepare, review and edit all contracts.
✓Provide support and advice on new potential businesses opportunities.
ESSENTIALPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
✓Experience in contract management in English language including but not limited to planning, clauses, guarantees, penalties, claims, notices change orders... and contract negotiations.
✓Experience in contracting Equipment (especially Trackers, Inverters/MV Stations, Battery Energy Storage System) and dealing with supply contracts for solar photovoltaic plants.
✓Experience in Managing EPC Contracts
✓Experience in Insurance management, for Equipment supply, construction and operation.
✓Experience in leading RFPs, and negotiating contracts.
✓Experience in dealing with engineering claims.
✓Experience in dealing with Utilities.
ESSENTIAL SKILLSEXPERIENCE:
✓Multi-task, committed and flexible person, ready to work with time differences –under time pressure and demanding environments.
✓Extremely proactive attitude, constantly opening new opportunities and executing contracts –on time and on budget with the highest quality standards.
✓Highly independent approach, self-driven and target-oriented attitude –working towards regional and country goals on a relentless basis.
✓Good communicator and team worker, providing clear guidance to the team members.
✓Available to work flexible schedule (evenings, weekends) as required.
✓Demonstrate a solid understanding of legal terminology.
✓Comfortable working as part of a multidimensional team.
✓Exemplify a strong attention to detail.
✓Possesses superior organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with shifting deadlines.
✓Must have strong computer skills and knowledge of common programs such as Microsoft Office ✓Previous experience working with contract regulations the related laws is strongly preferred.
✓Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
✓Capable of professionally managing confidential information.
✓Exemplify creative problem solving abilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
✓Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish, Portuguese a definite plus.
✓Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Management or in Engineering with Post-Graduation or proven experience in related Contract Management field.
✓Minimum 5 years in a multi-disciplinary environment or in the renewable energy sector.
✓Availability to travel globally trough out the main PV markets as needed.
✓Multi-task, committed and flexible person, ready to work with time differences –under time pressure and demanding environments.
✓Extremely proactive attitude, constantly opening new opportunities and executing contracts –on time and on budget with the highest quality standards.
✓Highly independent approach, self-driven and target-oriented attitude –working towards regional and country goals on a relentless basis.
✓Good communicator and team worker, providing clear guidance to the team members.
✓Available to work flexible schedule (evenings, weekends) as required.
✓Demonstrate a solid understanding of legal terminology.
✓Comfortable working as part of a multidimensional team.
✓Exemplify a strong attention to detail.
✓Possesses superior organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with shifting deadlines.
✓Must have strong computer skills and knowledge of common programs such as Microsoft Office ✓Previous experience working with contract regulations the related laws is strongly preferred.
✓Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
✓Capable of professionally managing confidential information.
✓Exemplify creative problem solving abilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
✓Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish, Portuguese a definite plus.
✓Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Management or in Engineering with Post-Graduation or proven experience in related Contract Management field.
✓Minimum 5 years in a multi-disciplinary environment or in the renewable energy sector.
✓Availability to travel globally trough out the main PV markets as needed.