Contract & Procurement Professional Services

Procurement & Contract Governance Lead – Offshore Wind Project – Paris La Défense – 12‑Month Contract

About the Opportunity: We are supporting a major offshore wind development as part of a large‑scale energy transition program. This high‑impact project requires an experienced Procurement & Contract Governance Lead to drive best‑in‑class procurement practices and ensure full compliance across complex, multi‑stakeholder environments. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a strategic infrastructure project, collaborating with cross‑functional teams and contributing to the delivery of cutting‑edge renewable energy solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Governance & Strategy

• Define, structure, and implement procurement procedures aligned with internal governance and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance and validation of procurement decisions across the project lifecycle
• Act as a reference point for procurement policies, methods, and best practices

Stakeholder Enablement & Collaboration

• Support and upskill project teams on procurement processes and strategic considerations
• Collaborate closely with business units, procurement teams, and technical stakeholders
• Foster a culture of knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and lessons learned

Procurement Operations & Tools

• Support purchase order creation and management within ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite)
• Ensure robust documentation and audit‑ready procurement records
• Develop and propose reporting tools and KPIs to enhance procurement performance visibility

Contract Management & Compliance

• Review and validate contracts to ensure compliance with administrative, legal, and project constraints
• Support contract lifecycle management including:
  • Commitment tracking
  • Service acceptance and invoicing validation
  • Dispute resolution and claims handling
• Prepare documentation related to internal recharges and financial tracking

Candidate Profile

• Extensive experience in procurement governance, contract management, and EPC project environments
• Strong background in offshore wind, energy, or large infrastructure projects
• Solid expertise in tendering (CFT), contract negotiation, and administration
• Proven ability to operate within complex, fast‑paced, and multi‑stakeholder environments
• Experience with procurement tools and reporting frameworks
• Knowledge of corporate procurement governance, methods, and compliance standards

Key Skills

• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management capabilities
• Ability to work transversally across teams and functions
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and compliance
• Capability to manage high workload and competing priorities
• Experience in claim management (a plus)

Languages

• English: Fluent / Expert
• French: Fluent / Expert
• Additional languages: appreciated

Location & Conditions

• Location : Paris La Défense
• Start Date : July 2026
• Duration : 12 months