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.
In this role you will:
Lead the Corporate Procurement delivering sourcing and contracting support for corporate services such as Offices management, IT & Digital, HR, Communications, Finance and Legal.
Working with the business teams to develop and implement sourcing and contracting strategies.
Support sourcing and contracting from inception through to contract execution and post contract award management activities. This includes developing appropriate contract terms and conditions, remuneration and scope drafting and delivering the commercial evaluation and negotiations through to contract award.
Working effectively with key internal stakeholders to gather requirements, manage expectations and inform on progress of procurement activity.
Working closely with suppliers to identify areas of innovation and, ensure that any risk/reward agreements are driven proactively to deliver value for JNBP.
Support supply chain development team with up-to-date knowledge on local content and supplier opportunities.
Ensure achievement of functional and business performance/delivery targets.
Enable compliant yet efficient P2P processes.
To be successful in the role you will bring:
What you can expect from us:
Working at JERA Nex
10+ years experience in procurement, specifically sourcing and contracting activity.
Commercial acumen, good working knowledge of contracting, negotiation expertise.
Experience with P2P systems (e.g. SAP) and delivering procurement at an operational level.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who:
able to perform effectively in a team environment, collaborating with contractors, suppliers and project teams
is agile, collaborative, respectful and tactful
resilient and comfortable operating in periods of change
Working at JERA New bp means being part of a global leader in offshore wind, where innovation, collaboration, and sustainability drive everything we do. You’ll enjoy:
A collaborative and inclusive work culture, with space for team-building and social activities
Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home, with regular in-person connection
Opportunities for career growth and professional development in a fast-growing international company.
As we build our company, we are driven by:
Care for each other and our world – we leave egos at the door, are inclusive, collaborative and open to new ideas
A spirit of ingenuity - we are pioneers and innovators making the impossible possible
A commitment to unlocking value from offshore wind – we aim to make offshore wind sustainable, affordable and accessible to the countries & communities we serve.
About JERA Nex bp
JERA Nex bp is a purpose-built offshore wind company committed to unlocking the power of offshore wind by developing high-quality, competitive projects.
A 50:50 joint venture between JERA Co. and bp, JERA Nex bp is an end-to-end developer, owner and operator with more than fifteen years of experience in operating offshore wind projects.
Headquartered in London, with offices across Europe, Asia, and Australia, JERA Nex bp has a portfolio of operational and development projects across nine countries, and draws on a rich heritage of pioneering offshore wind in Asia Pacific and the North Sea.