Benjamin L.

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT BENJAMIN L.

London based senior procurement consultant (MBA) with over 15+ years of work experience and expertise in large scale offshore wind projects working for leading developers including BP, Total Energies, EnBW, Vattenfall, and Northland Power. Established track record in successful procurement, contract negotiation and project management of the foundations package within a EPCI or multi-contract setup.Renewable Energy Industry experience with deep contractual understanding; commercial expertise with extensive understanding of manufacturers technical capabilities. Extensive experience in negotiating FIDIC, NEC, IMCA and BIMCO contracts. Procurement consultant with strong technical background and extensive commercial knowledge and experience in contract management, subcontract/supplier management, variations, price negotiation, commercial management, tendering, technical procurement.I have successfully worked in multiple projects across EPCI, Foundation Fabrication, Foundation design, Engineering design, WTG, Cables, Substations, Geotechnical Surveys, QA & QC, T&I, Marine Warranty, Heavy Manufacturing, Production, O&M, Service and Maintenance, Distribution, Global Sourcing and Logistics across several energy, infrastructure and marine industries.I am driven and highly motivated. I have over 15 years experience in procurement and have genuine passion for the Low Carbon / Energy space and have an extensive track record of delivery in sourcing, contracting and post-award management roles.With my communication skills, I am confident interacting with a diverse range of stakeholders to build internal and external relationships, and I collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure alignment of objectives and positive outcomes.I consider my negotiation, organizational and interpersonal skills and my “can do” attitude as major strengths. I am consistently seeking ways of deepening my knowledge and gaining experience.Throughout my career, I have been highly pro-active and adept in identifying opportunities and ensuring appropriate solutions.My key skills include delivering procurement-related projects with a focus on process improvement and cost efficiency with the agility and ability to work under pressure through an understanding of requirements, determination of priorities and timely communication with key stakeholders.I truly believe in collaborative teamwork, genuine relationships and ongoing personal development.I can speak fluent German and English and have both UK and EU passports.