Contracts & Procurement Manager, Green Hydrogen Project

Mint Selection is hiring a Contracts & Procurement Manager for a large-scale Green Hydrogen project in London or Aberdeen. The role involves leading procurement efforts, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with governance processes. Candidates should have extensive experience in the UK and international contracting market, particularly in large-scale EPC projects, alongside strong leadership and communication skills.
Contracts & Procurement Manager, Green Hydrogen Project

We are seeking to appoint the Contracts & Procurement Manager for a major, multi-GW Green Hydrogen project currently in development, with FEED complete on the first phase of the project. This is a client side position working for a large-scale energy asset operator who are backed by top tier private equity investment.

This role can be based from offices in either London or Aberdeen.

The Contracts & Procurement Manager will be responsible for the following:
• Lead the contracting and procurement effort for the green hydrogen project.
• Take a leading role in negotiating the award of large contracts and purchase orders.
• Manage contractual relationships with key contractors and suppliers.
• Set up and follow the agreed contracts and procurement governance process.
• Ensure that all contracts and procurement work is effectively planned and successfully delivered in support of the overall project objectives.
• Negotiating with suppliers to secure advantageous terms and monitoring their compliance with contractual terms and conditions including applicable laws.
• Analysing and evaluating supplier performance.
• Monitoring industry trends and developments.
• Strong understanding of risk management in commercial contracts
• Accurately report the status of all contracts and procurement work

The successful candidate should demonstrate the following experience:
• Deep knowledge of the UK and international contracting and supply market.
• Demonstrable previous experience of successfully tendering and procuring large scale EPC projects in the process or power industry (TIC Value >£500m).
• Proven capability in contributing to and developing value driven, innovative contracting strategies.
• History of developing productive supply chain relationships.
• Deep knowledge of standard contract forms (e.g. NEC 4, IChemE).
• Working knowledge of key relevant UK procurement legislation, e.g. Bribery Act and Modern Slavery Act.
• Working knowledge of procurement systems e.g. SAP, AVEVA ERM and CRM.

Required Personal Attributes:
• Credible leader possessing considerable commercial acumen.
• Transparent; operates to the highest ethical standards.
• Enjoys deploying innovative and new ways of working.
• Flexible and solution oriented especially when faced with uncertainty, ambiguity or changing requirements.
• Collegiate and supportive with a low ego approach.
• Natural team builder.
• Highly effective communicator (written and verbal).
• Numerate and analytical, uses data to support decision making.

Desired Qualifications:
• Degree level qualification preferred ; Engineering background advantageous
• Membership of professional body (RICS or CIPS)
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Contracts & Procurement Manager, Green Hydrogen Project