Lead Sourcing Manager

Ørsted; Gentofte Kommune; On-site; DKK 709,000 - 1,063,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Five weeks holiday + 10 extra days off

Holiday allowance 3%

Wellbeing programmes & Fitness

Job summary

Ørsted is seeking a skilled procurement lead to drive sourcing for jack-up vessel charter parties and offshore service agreements. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers across markets, applying contract management and market insight to deliver solid procurement solutions for offshore activities.

The role emphasises strong negotiation, total cost of ownership thinking, and the ability to translate business impacts into precise procurement requirements across

Qualifications

• Solid experience in procurement, sourcing, negotiations, and strategy within vessel chartering and offshore services.
• Experience with BIMCO Supply Time, service agreements and preferably FIDIC.
• Strong commercial understanding including cost drivers, total cost of ownership, and supplier market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for jack-up vessel charter parties and offshore services.
• Manage supplier engagement, negotiations, and commercial discussions with stakeholders.
• Apply contract management practices throughout sourcing and procurement.
• Use market insight and total cost of ownership thinking to support procurement decisions.
• Drive initiatives to improve ways of working and strengthen sourcing outcomes.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Contract mgmt

Vessel chartering

Market knowledge

Cross-market experience

Tools

BIMCO Supply Time

FIDIC

Job description

Join us in this role where you’ll lead sourcing activities for jack-up vessel charter parties, while also supporting procurement of services for offshore works in connection with maintenance of Ørsted’s offshore wind fleet. You’ll use your commercial insight, negotiation skills, strategic mindset, market knowledge, and contract management experience to deliver solid solutions that support critical offshore activities.

Welcome to Jack Up & SOV Procurement

You’ll be part of Jack Up & SOV Procurement where you, together with your colleagues, will source vessels and offshore services, with focus on main component exchange services, while working with internal stakeholders and external suppliers across markets.

As a team, we care about collaboration, clear communication, and finding practical solutions that help us succeed as one.

You’ll play an important role in:

• leading sourcing activities (incl. sourcing strategy) for jack-up vessel charter parties
• leading sourcing activities for service agreements that support offshore works, including main component exchange services and heavy lift equipment
• managing supplier engagement, negotiations, and commercial discussions with internal and external stakeholders
• applying strong contract management practices throughout sourcing and procurement activities
• using market insight, business case analysis, and total cost of ownership thinking to support sound procurement decisions
• driving initiatives that improve ways of working and strengthen sourcing outcomes.

To succeed in the role, you:

• have solid experience in procurement, sourcing, negotiations, and strategy within vessel chartering and offshore services
• have solid experience with BIMCO Supply Time, service agreements and preferably also FIDIC
• bring strong commercial understanding, including cost drivers, total cost of ownership, and supplier market dynamics
• have ability to translate business impacts into procurement requirements
• are confident in contract management and can support supplier relationships from sourcing through execution
• communicate clearly and effectively with Senior stakeholders, suppliers, and colleagues across different markets
• work independently, stay flexible when prioritise change, and take a proactive approach to solving problems
• bring global or cross-market experience.

Maybe you’ve read the above and can see you have some transferable skills, even though they don’t quite match all the points. If you think you can bring something to the team, we still encourage you to apply.

Position salary range:

For this position, the expected base pay range is kr63,520.00- kr95,280.00 for the advertised location. The offered base salary will be determined within this range based on relevant skills, experience, and expected role fulfilment within the stated pay range to ensure a fair and competitive offer. Where applicable, you may also be eligible for variable payment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our benefits package:

For this position, employees who meet eligibility requirements have access to: employer‑paid pension (11% contribution), full insurance coverage (accident, life, critical illness, and health insurance); five weeks of paid holiday plus 10 additional paid days off per holiday year; a 3% holiday allowance; access to Ørsted Life & Fitness Vitality including fitness classes, physiotherapy, massage, and wellbeing programmes; a multimedia package (mobile phone, PC, internet); staff club membership with sport and cultural activities; and access to the company canteen (monthly lunch scheme or daily tickets).

Pre-employment background check:

Certain positions may require a background check as part of the hiring process. If applicable, you will be informed during the recruitment process. Background checks are conducted by an external provider in accordance with local legal requirements.