An exciting opportunity to work within NGPGs Supplier Management Team, delivering project opportunities and decarbonisation options at our UK projects by representing the interests of Engineering e.g., in decision making regarding the project execution strategy, supplier selection or supplier performance evaluationThis role, is an excellent opportunity to work within a forward looking team in an inclusive, supportive environment as we drive and support the transition of our assets towards a zero carbon future.
We are Uniper
At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!
Your responsibilities
1. Deliver hands-on support to the Growth Engineering and Project Execution departments in all aspects of subcontracting engineering services, specifically specification & tendering incl. Quality Assurance (Supplier Quality & Tender Quality)
2. Coordinate and support the external engineering demand planning in order to ensure required framework contracts are in place and appropriate workforce is available to be called off in quality, budget and time
3. Help set-up informed buyer office (IBO) incl. developing/delivering pilot concept and lessons learned together with key stakeholder
4. Provide market view to growth projects (supplier) to enable decision making in regards to ressourcing and manage strategic suppliers front-to-end
5. Develop effective ways of working with “informed buyers" within Growth Engineering, Project Execution and Procurement partners throughout the project lifecycle; design and implement effective, efficient and flexible processes (and CI/ digitalization)
6. Ensure compliance with the "external workforce" procurement policy and implement measures to mitigate risks
7. Contribute to a sustainable performance culture
8. Actively contribute to a beyond zero culture in the team and department
Your profile
9. Degree-level education (Bachelor-, Master of Science degree or equivalent) in engineering, business administration or economics
10. Experience in contractor management or procurement of engineering services (either technical or commercial side) for national and international projects of the power generation industry or the gas & oil industry
11. Experience in project management, engineering processes and disciplines and/or asset operation & management is desirable
12. Experience in technical contract management / risk (technical, commercial, administration, legal, etc.) is desirable
13. Well-developed communication and stakeholder management skills to establish and nurture sustainable partnerships within projects and with suppliers
14. Track-record in driving process improvement (i.e. digitization) and cross-functional collaboration
15. Willingness to travel (approx. 20%)
16. Fluent English as a prerequisite, additional languages e.g. German welcome
Your qualities
At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment. Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:
17. Competitive salary
18. Personal development and Learning opportunities
19. Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
20. 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
21. Electric vehicle charging at our sites
22. In house Occupational Health Services
23. Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
24. Performance related benefits
25. Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, or buy and sell extra holiday
26. Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!