Vattenfall
Commercial Manager (18-month temporary position)

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Company Description
Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 20,000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission.
Job Description
As part of BA Wind you will play a key role in one of the most exciting pipelines in the industry with 24GW of capacity stretching out more than a decade ahead across our key European markets. You won’t only be involved in developing projects but pioneering cutting-edge innovation, new business models and ways of working with communities and the environment. Working as part of a leading European utility also means you could be helping a growing number of major businesses and brands achieve their own sustainability goals through partnerships.
We are looking for a Commercial Manager to join our Commercial Operations team on a temporary full-time basis for 18 months.
In this role, you will have end-to-end commercial responsibility for assigned offshore wind assets in Germany. Acting as the key commercial partner to Site Management, you will manage a broad range of operational contracts, drive commercial performance, and ensure contractual risks and opportunities are effectively managed.
Working closely with Operations, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Asset Management, and external suppliers, you will help create commercial value, support efficient operations, and contribute to continuous improvement across the assets.
What will you do?
- Commercial Management
- Partner with Site Management on commercial, contractual, and financial matters.
- Provide commercial analysis and recommendations to support operational and strategic decisions.
- Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and performance reviews.
- Lead or support commercial negotiations and contract-related discussions.
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Contract Management
- Manage operational contracts throughout their lifecycle.
- Monitor supplier performance and compliance with contractual obligations.
- Handle contract variations, claims, and commercial disputes where required.
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and key internal stakeholders.
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Continuous Improvement
- Drive improvements to commercial processes, reporting, and ways of working.
- Identify and implement value-creation and cost-saving opportunities.
- Promote best practices and share lessons learned across assets and functions.
Qualifications
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Who are you?
- You are a commercially driven professional with experience in contract and supplier management within a complex operational environment.
- You combine strong analytical skills with a pragmatic mindset and are comfortable working with both commercial details and broader business objectives.
- You build strong relationships, communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels, and take ownership of delivering results.
- Structured and proactive by nature, you thrive in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift and no two days are the same.
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Next to this you bring:
- A degree in a commercial, legal, engineering, or similar discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in contract, commercial, or procurement roles — preferably in renewables, energy, oil & gas, or other complex industries.
- Experience interpreting, managing, supporting, and negotiating commercial agreements supported by a strong commercial mindset.
- Experience with operational renewable energy assets.
- Ability to manage many tasks simultaneously with structure and prioritization.
- Experience working with suppliers and external stakeholders.
- Must be able to manage and negotiate contracts in English.
- German language is a plus, not a must.
Location
Amsterdam (Netherlands), Kolding or Copenhagen (Denmark), Hamburg (Germany) or London (UK)


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Our offer
- Good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field.
- You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues.
- We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.
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More Information
- Incoming applications are reviewed and evaluated on an ongoing basis. Therefore, this vacancy may be filled before the application deadline.
- The application deadline is September 6, 2026.
- We welcome your application in English and kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website.
- For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Sabrina Parsons via email: sabrina.parsons@vattenfall.com.
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Diversity and Inclusion
- At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. Click here for further information.
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Security Screening
- The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall and will be performed by a third party, DISA Global Solutions AB.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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