Sourcing Manager (Parental leave)

Orsted Germany; Skærbæk; Hybrid; DKK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Orsted Germany is seeking a temporary sourcing manager to develop negotiation and contract management skills while collaborating with technical experts and project teams to advance green energy initiatives.

In this six-month full-time role, you'll independently run RFQs, manage supplier communications, keep SAP price lists current for PO creation, and drive effective commercial negotiations across functions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with SAP and price-list negotiations.
• Experience drafting, negotiating and managing technical equipment contracts.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proactive, solution-oriented and able to work independently in an international environment.
• Structured, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage procurement processes including RFQs and supplier negotiations.
• Ensure SAP price lists are up to date for Purchase Order creation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements.
• Define negotiation strategies and lead commercial negotiations to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Price negotiations

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Procurement

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join us in this role where you’ll as a temporary sourcing manager develop your negotiation and contract management skills while working closely with experienced technical experts, project managers, and supply managers to help drive our vision of a world powered entirely by green energy

Welcome to OF OEM Services & Components Procurement

You’ll be part of the OF OEM Services & Components Procurement team where you, together with your colleagues, will negotiate and manage contracts for services and component supplies for our offshore wind farms.

As a team, we work across departments with a collaborative approach and a proactive mindset.

You’ll play an important role in:

• independently managing procurement processes, including RfQs, price negotiations and supplier communication in support of the overall sourcing strategy
• ensuring within the area of defined scope that the prices in SAP are up to date, ready for Purchase Order creation
• collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders to understand business requirements
• defining negotiation strategies and lead commercial negotiations to achieve the best business outcomes.

To succeed in the role, you:

• have proven experience working with SAP and extensive price list negotiations
• have proven experience negotiating, drafting, and managing contracts, ideally within the procurement of technical equipment, components, or related services.
• bring strong stakeholder management and communication, enabling you to collaborate effectively across teams and functions.
• take a proactive, solution-oriented approach, with the ability to work independently while fostering strong partnerships in an international environment.
• thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced setting while maintaining a structured and organized way of working.

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

Please note that this is a fixed-term position with a duration time of 6 months.