(Senior) Sourcing Manager Offshore Logistics & Foundations

Vattenfall is one of the largest energy companies in Europe. We make electricity and heat and supply energy to millions of customers. We do this in Sweden, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Denmark, Finland and the Netherlands.

With around 21,000 employees, we are enabling a future in which we are less dependent on the use of fossil fuels for our energy. We are at the forefront of the transition to a sustainable energy system. To achieve this ambitious goal, we are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have a strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful company mission.

Job Description

Shape the Future of Our Procurement Strategy

Are you a seasoned procurement professional ready to drive complex projects and shape robust supply chains? Join our dynamic team as a (Senior) Sourcing Manager Offshore Logistics & Foundations, where your expertise will be pivotal in managing end-to-end procurement processes for high-impact categories and projects. This role offers the opportunity to lead negotiations, develop cutting-edge strategies, and collaborate with stakeholders across functions, all while ensuring excellence in supplier selection and contract delivery.

As a (Senior) Sourcing Manager Offshore Logistics & Foundations in Wind Procurement, you will have a significant impact on Vattenfall realizing its transition to a more sustainable energy portfolio by securing the necessary  works and services at best value for the company. You will be engaging with the supply chain to define procurement strategies as well as identify innovative market approaches to maximize the company’s profitability. You will work in an environment where you deal with executives internally and externally to drive value from Vattenfall’s’ supply chain for the business. You may be working within different categories, e.g. offshore transport & installation (T&I) as well as foundations sourcing, within a global supplier landscape.

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

Who are you?
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.  

• 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.

• Dynamic Workplace: A diverse environment characterized by team spirit and flexibility.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement in a growing sector.
• Inclusive Culture: A supportive and inclusive workplace that values diversity and encourages collaboration.
• Attractive employment conditions: A comprehensive remuneration, flexible working hours and locations, two brand new offices in Hamburg and Berlin, employee health and sport support.

More Information
We welcome your application in English no later than, 25th of September 2025. 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 Joany van Megen via mail: [email protected].

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.

We look forward to receiving your application!