Lead Sourcing Manager

Ørsted; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 32,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid pension

Insurance coverage

5 weeks holiday + 10 days off

3% holiday allowance

Wellbeing programmes

Multimedia package

Staff club

Canteen access

Job summary

Ørsted is seeking a proactive procurement leader to drive sourcing for jack-up vessel charter parties and offshore services. You will manage supplier engagement, negotiations and contract management while collaborating with stakeholders across markets.

You’ll apply total cost of ownership analysis, market insight and strategic thinking to optimise procurement decisions and outcomes. The role is hybrid, based in Denmark, with global cross-market exposure.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, sourcing, negotiations and strategy within vessel chartering and offshore services.
• Familiarity with BIMCO Supply Time, service agreements and FIDIC is preferred.
• Strong commercial understanding including cost drivers and supplier market dynamics.
• Ability to translate business impacts into procurement requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities (incl. sourcing strategy) for jack-up vessel charter parties.
• Lead sourcing activities for service agreements that support offshore works and heavy lift equipment.
• Manage supplier engagement, negotiations and commercial discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Apply contract management practices throughout sourcing and procurement activities.
• Use market insight, business case analysis and total cost of ownership thinking for procurement decisions.
• Drive initiatives to improve ways of working and strengthen sourcing outcomes.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Sourcing

Negotiations

Contract management

Market knowledge

Total cost of ownership

Supplier engagement

Cross-market experience

Service agreements

Tools

BIMCO Supply Time

FIDIC

Job description

Imagine a future where you help secure the vessels and services that enable safe, efficient offshore operations.

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.

As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via [e-mail].

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

• 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
• 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.

Join a global leader in renewable energy

Ørsted is a global leader in offshore wind and is one of the largest renewable energy companies in the world. With us, you’ll play your part in creating a world that runs entirely on green energy. As a leading green energy company, we leverage the curiosity and passion of our people to innovate and develop new technologies or bring existing technologies to scale, collaborating with governments, suppliers, and our industry partners to make renewable energy solutions a reality. At Ørsted, we work together with openness and respect and seek fresh perspectives to solve any task at hand: big or small.

About Ørsted

• We provide countries, companies, and communities with sustainable, reliable, and cost-competitive energy solutions, including offshore and onshore wind, solar PV, and energy storage.
• Our vision is to create a world that runs entirely on green energy.
• We built the world’s first offshore wind farm, Vindeby in Denmark, in 1991, and completed the world’s largest, Hornsea 2 in the UK, in 2022.
• We were founded in Denmark in 2006 and now have approximately 8,000 employees, working in 15 countries and counting.

An inclusive team

At Ørsted, we strive to be an inclusive workplace where you’re respected for who you are, valued for the unique perspectives you bring, and rewarded fairly for what you achieve. We want all employees to have the same opportunities for impact and growth, no matter their age, race, ethnicity, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

Application deadline

31 August 2026

Location

Skærbæk, DK Gentofte, DK

Area of work

Procurement

Employment type

Permanent

Work hours

37

Workplace

Hybrid (office and home-working)