Vattenfall
Sourcing Manager Offshore Logistics & Foundations
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Are you an experienced procurement professional ready to shape resilient supply chains and drive complex offshore projects?
Join us as a Sourcing Manager Offshore Logistics & Foundations and take ownership of strategic sourcing activities across offshore logistics, transport & installation (T&I), and foundations.
In this role, you will lead end-to-end procurement processes, develop sourcing strategies, negotiate key contracts, and collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders. Working with a global supplier network, you will secure best-value solutions that support Vattenfall’s transition to a more sustainable energy future while maximizing business value and project success.
Your tasks and responsibilities
- Lead and manage the entire procurement process for assigned categories and projects, from strategy development to contract delivery.
- Act as the single point of contact and chief negotiator with suppliers, gathering input from all relevant stakeholders.
- Develop, tailor, and oversee procurement strategies, contracts, PQQ and ITT materials to meet project-specific needs.
- Steer and guide core tender teams, ensuring compliance, transparency, and fair competition throughout supplier selection until contract finalization.
- Drive stakeholder management, aligning procurement decisions with category strategies and business protocols for mutual benefit.
- Promote and implement best-in-class procurement practices, advancing supply chain development within designated categories.
Location
Kolding, Amsterdam, Hamburg or London, regular business trips are required.
Qualifications
Your profile
As a person you are a strategic thinker with win-win mindset, an effective communicator at senior level of the organization with superior interpersonal skills, proven commercial mindset and an excellent ability to build networks.
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- A relevant University degree or equal, with about 5 years of experience working on high value CAPEX procurement projects, preferably in large industrial renewables projects, oil and gas, or similar complex industries.
- Alternatively a background within operational offshore execution or shipping industry combined with relevant procurement or commercial related education and experience.
- Significant experience in driving business with large spend suppliers in an international environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of wind projects FIDIC contracts would be a distinct advantage.
- Ability to work in autonomy and take the initiative, while encouraging team work. “Can do” mentality.
- Knowledge of project management processes and experience of driving change towards lean processes and ensures adoption and improvement of defined standards.
- Good negotiation experience on a range of Installation vessel supplier contracts or standard forms of contract (FIDIC, LOGIC, BIMCO, etc.).
- Interest in and experience with supporting and mentor junior roles or newcomers to procurement.
- Strong command of English, both verbally and written.
- EU tender experience and expertise would be advantageous.
Additional Information
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
We welcome your application in English, no later than, 15.10.2026. We 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 Juliane von Bargen via email: juliane.vonbargen@vattenfall.de
At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be 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.
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. The screening will be performed by a third party, DISA.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Company Description
Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 21,000 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.
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