Taylor Hopkinson is recruiting a Subcontracts Specialist based in Rotterdam for a supplier of hydrogen and related equipment to various industries, including energy, transportation, and manufacturing.
The role will be based in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
12-month FTC with the opportunity for permanent placement.
High standard of English is essential.
Critical competencies
- Pre-award and post-award contracting skills including drafting bid documents, contracts and post award contract management documentation.
- Skilled in remeasure contracts with quantity surveying experience for cost/schedule delivery in post award contract management.
- Claims and back-charge skills in developing solid arguments for building counter claims and defence of contractor claims. This skill set is core to be able to challenge solid contract (commercial, contractual and technical) arguments with key skills for remeasure contracts.
- Strong influencing, communication, and facilitator skills, including cross cultures and geographies.
- Ability to bring teams together to achieve targets and goals and work cross functionally within the company.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) technical and non-technical information, internally and externally.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills for contract management.
- Financial and Business acumen.
- Excellent knowledge and proficiency with the Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, One Note) and collaborative tools.
- Knowledge of SAP and requisition to pay processes.
Key tasks and responsibilities – what you’ll be doing
- Work with Global Product teams (engineering, technology, commercial Product Management), supported business and functional organisation to achieve goals.
- Skills in pre-award contracting include for the development of strategies and leading the commercial contracting sourcing strategy, bidding and technical/commercial evaluations, then negotiations for construction subcontract categories aligning to project requirements.
- Identify, develop, and manage contractors; understand safety, commercial risks together with contract administration and supplier management for post award contract delivery.
- Manage relationships with suppliers.
- Develop efficient bid tabulations for new and existing commercial awards, and lead sourcing reviews with cross functional teams.
- Bring innovative solutions to maximise value proposition for products and bid opportunities.
- Effectively utilise e-Sourcing tools to launch inquiries and receive contractor quotations/proposals.
- Monitor, communicate, and respond to changing market conditions and business drivers to maximise leverage and minimise risk.
- Effectively participate in Continuous Improvement activities.
What we’re looking for
- Bachelor of Quantity Surveying / Engineering (preferably Mechanical / Civil) degree is advantageous.
- Extensive experience working in an EPC / Oil and Gas company.
- Experience in contracts award and post award management and contractual language.
- Excellent oral and written English proficiency is a must. Second language is advantageous.
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