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Company Description
Founded in 2007, Akuo is an independent renewable energy producer with operations in over twenty countries. The Group is present across the entire value chain: development, financing, construction and operation of solar, wind and storage power plants.
Akuo's teams combine technological relevance, environmental added value and social benefits to develop exemplary, meaningful projects in local areas. The Group is a pioneer in agrivoltaics and storage solutions, and was the first to develop large-scale floating solar power plants in France.
True to its values and convictions, Akuo is a responsible company, committed to the diversity of its teams and determined to ensure the inclusion of all.
Job Description
This position is part of the S&E (Structuring & Execution) department, which encompasses the following areas of expertise: project management, contract and purchasing management, supply chain management, construction management, technical expertise, being responsible for two main work streams in the following areas:
- Continuous improvement of our methods: Improve, complete and deploy processes, tools, models and training (including interfaces with other business units), based on REX,
- Support projects in their various phases, taking on M&E roles (linked to our areas of expertise) in project teams, with a particular focus on the structuring and execution phases.
Within S&E team, the Supply Chain Management team is taking care of our global procurement strategy, our category management strategy of our various products & services and our logistic operations.
As the EPC Category Manager, you will be aiming to increase our level of control & knowledge for the EPC Contractors´category and to standardize our methodology for all the regions.
Based in the head office of Paris, your main tasks will be as follow :
Strategy Development:
- Develop a global overview on the market of EPC contractors, assessing them both at the global and regional levels (presence, trackrecord by techno, capabilities, country targers), and HV Equipment suppliers/Service providers,
- Analyze market trends, industry best practices, and contractors’ capabilities, reliability, and pricing levels, aiming to anticipate/assess changes/disruption that might impact our operations,
- Issue price guidance, followed by a detailed presentation to the corporate senior management and subsidiaries, enabling informed decision-making aligned with the company's strategic objectives,
- Propose procurement and contracting strategies with qualified contractors and suppliers to align with business needs,
- Draft and negotiate frame agreements with EPC contractors, with internal support from the Contract & Procurement team and relevant Akuo Business Units and ensure proper follow up after signature.
Supplier Management:
- Identify and qualify potential EPC contractors in accordance with relevant regulations and internal policies,
- Contribute to the definition of EPC contractors to be consulted for RFPs (pre PPA award and Post PPA award),
- Conduct regular supplier assessments and third-party audits to ensure compliance and performance in terms of ESG and Quality,
- Monitor contractor performance, address issues, manage conflict situations on behalf of the project team, and drive improvements in quality, schedule, and cost-effectiveness,
- Establish and maintain long-term relationships with key EPC contractors and serve as the main point of contact with their key account managers,
- Involvement, as support to the Project teams, in strategic topics such as Claims, tender processes, contract negotiation, and audits,
- Design and implement the EPC strategy applicable on a global scale, including a 'supplier panel' based on KPIs.
Reporting and Analysis:
- Prepare and present regular reports on category performance, key performance indicators, and cost-saving achievements,
- Consolidate Akuo project needs to create an accurate 3-year procurement plan for internal financial budgeting purposes and external communication with suppliers and contractors,
- Monitor project budgets for EPC Contractors in collaboration with the project teams,
- Ensure proper feedback is provided to EPC Contractors about their contribution and performance in RFPs/consultations for PPA Tenders, RFPs during structuration, Execution of projects, including capitalization on REX.
Qualifications
- 5-7 years experience,
- Previous EPC Contractor experience is mandatory as well as an international and multicultural exposure,
- Preferred area of experience:
Main: Business development and commercial skills, project management.
Secondary: contract negotiation and contract management experience.
Excellent French and English both oral and written is mandatory. Spanish or other language is a plus.
Additional Information
Key elements:
- Akuo headquarters, at 140 avenue des Champs-Elysées, 75008 PARIS,
- of contract: permanent,
- position is open to remote work, up to 2 days per week + 10 floating days per year (i.e. 100 days per year).
Other benefits:
- Up to 37 days off per year,
- Holiday bonus, gift vouchers,
- Lunch allowance (€10 x 19 per month) 60% reimbursed,
- Public transport paid at 75% of the current rate or sustainable mobility package,
- Pleasant premises with landscaped terraces and gym.
