(Senior) Sourcing Manager Offshore Logistics & Foundations

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OverviewShape 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 and Foundations, where your experience will be pivotal in managing end-to-end procurement processes for high-value 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 and 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 and installation (TandI) 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.

LocationKolding, Amsterdam, Hamburg or London, with regular business trips required.

QualificationsWho are you?

A relevant University degree or equivalent, 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 autonomously and take the initiative, while encouraging teamwork. "Can do" mentality.

Knowledge of project management processes and experience of driving change towards lean processes and ensuring 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 mentoring junior roles or newcomers to procurement.

Strong command of English, both verbally and written.

EU tender experience and expertise would be advantageous.

Our Offer / More InformationWe’ll provide you with all the learning and development you need to expand your horizons. We strive to be the best place to work in the industry with highly competitive pay and conditions and an open, supportive culture. A commitment to a healthy work-life balance aims to ensure everyone plays to their strengths, whatever their background and experiences.

For more information about the recruitment process you can contact our recruiter Joany van Megen via joany.vanmegen@vattenfall.com. We welcome your application in English no later than 25 September 2025. Please apply via our website.

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. The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. A pre-employment screening will be part of the recruitment process. Since Vattenfall is part of Swedish critical infrastructure, some roles may require security vetting according to Swedish legislation.

Company description: Vattenfall is one of the largest energy companies in Europe, delivering electricity and heat to millions across multiple countries. We are committed to transitioning to a sustainable energy ..... full job details .....