Head of Commercial Management

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic leader to head its Commercial Management team. This pivotal role focuses on driving initiatives for a fossil-free future, optimizing contracts, and enhancing operational efficiency. You will be at the forefront of developing commercial strategies that align with sustainability goals while managing key relationships across various stakeholders. If you are a motivated individual with a strong background in procurement and commercial management, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in strategic procurement and commercial management.
• Experience in offshore wind environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial strategy and manage supplier contracts.
• Ensure alignment with organisational goals and optimise operations.

Skills

Strategic Procurement

Commercial Management

Cost Optimisation

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

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Are you ready to lead the charge towards a fossil-free future? At Vattenfall, we are looking for a Head of Commercial Management who can drive strategic initiatives to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. This role is crucial in our mission to create a sustainable energy system. As the Head of Commercial Management, you will play a key role in shaping our commercial strategies, ensuring that they align with our goal of achieving fossil freedom at competitive cost. Join us and become part of a collaborative team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment. If you are ambitious, strategic, and ready to challenge the status quo, we want to hear from you.

Your role / what will you do?

As a central member of the Commercial & Asset Management team in BU Offshore Generation, you will be instrumental in driving our mission towards a fossil free future through commercial mindset, strategic collaboration and innovative commercial management. Your role will encompass developing and managing the operational setup, optimising opex, and negotiating associated contracts such as SWA, harbours, facilities, and logistics. You will establish and maintain strategic agreements with other developers, ensuring seamless commercial and contract management throughout the project lifecycle, from TG0 to end-of-life.

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Driving commercial strategy development, setting long-term goals, identifying commercial opportunities, and defining tactics needed for financial success.
• Managing contracts with suppliers and partners, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and protecting our interests, and enabling cost efficient, safe and derisked site operations. Close collaboration with Operations is crucial.
• Driving data insight with procurement to enable smart supply strategies and efficient demand processes
• Serving as the primary interface between Generation and Procurement, Development, and pre-TG3 Project Organisations, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration with aim to maximize value.
• Developing and managing O&M Building Blocks for bidding activities, including technology decisions, to support our strategic goals.
• Leading decisions on industry collaboration strategies and developer cooperation agreements to enhance our competitive edge.

A successful candidate will achieve remarkable results by establishing a clear strategic direction for the department, supported by a framework of continuous improvement. You will maintain an optimal organisational structure, balancing capability and capacity with tasks and workload, and develop standards, policies, and procedures to establish best practices and standardise existing processes. Your leadership will inspire colleagues, ensuring they understand the strategic importance of their roles and the impact on our commercial performance.

In this position, you will interact with various stakeholders, including all parts of Generation, procurement, , legal, suppliers, peers and other external partners.

You will regularly report on commercial performance, financial metrics, and key performance indicators for transparency and informed decision-making. Your ability to enable revenue growth while balancing cost optimisation and efficiencies related to external spend will be crucial in maximising profitability through cost control and financial analysis.

Location
Amsterdam, Kolding, Hamburg, London or Copenhagen

Job Description

Are you ready to lead the charge towards a fossil-free future? At Vattenfall, we are looking for a Head of Commercial Management who can drive strategic initiatives to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. This role is crucial in our mission to create a sustainable energy system. As the Head of Commercial Management, you will play a key role in shaping our commercial strategies, ensuring that they align with our goal of achieving fossil freedom at competitive cost. Join us and become part of a collaborative team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment. If you are ambitious, strategic, and ready to challenge the status quo, we want to hear from you.

Your role / what will you do?

As a central member of the Commercial & Asset Management team in BU Offshore Generation, you will be instrumental in driving our mission towards a fossil free future through commercial mindset, strategic collaboration and innovative commercial management. Your role will encompass developing and managing the operational setup, optimising opex, and negotiating associated contracts such as SWA, harbours, facilities, and logistics. You will establish and maintain strategic agreements with other developers, ensuring seamless commercial and contract management throughout the project lifecycle, from TG0 to end-of-life.

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Driving commercial strategy development, setting long-term goals, identifying commercial opportunities, and defining tactics needed for financial success.
• Managing contracts with suppliers and partners, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and protecting our interests, and enabling cost efficient, safe and derisked site operations. Close collaboration with Operations is crucial.
• Driving data insight with procurement to enable smart supply strategies and efficient demand processes
• Serving as the primary interface between Generation and Procurement, Development, and pre-TG3 Project Organisations, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration with aim to maximize value.
• Developing and managing O&M Building Blocks for bidding activities, including technology decisions, to support our strategic goals.
• Leading decisions on industry collaboration strategies and developer cooperation agreements to enhance our competitive edge.

A successful candidate will achieve remarkable results by establishing a clear strategic direction for the department, supported by a framework of continuous improvement. You will maintain an optimal organisational structure, balancing capability and capacity with tasks and workload, and develop standards, policies, and procedures to establish best practices and standardise existing processes. Your leadership will inspire colleagues, ensuring they understand the strategic importance of their roles and the impact on our commercial performance.

In this position, you will interact with various stakeholders, including all parts of Generation, procurement, , legal, suppliers, peers and other external partners.

You will regularly report on commercial performance, financial metrics, and key performance indicators for transparency and informed decision-making. Your ability to enable revenue growth while balancing cost optimisation and efficiencies related to external spend will be crucial in maximising profitability through cost control and financial analysis.

Location
Amsterdam, Kolding, Hamburg, London or Copenhagen

Qualifications

Your profile / who are you?

You have a minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic and operational procurement, commercial management, and cost optimisation, including 5 years in an offshore wind environment. Your extensive background in operational, contractual, and technological optimisations equips you to navigate complex commercial landscapes and make informed decisions that drive success. You excel in negotiation and have a proven track record of building effective commercial strategies that deliver results.

Your strong communication skills enable you to present ideas clearly and persuasively, fostering relationships and influencing stakeholders across different cultures and geographical locations. You are highly self-motivated, with a flexible approach to work that allows you to adapt to changing circumstances and thrive in dynamic environments.

You enjoy working collaboratively, serving as the primary interface between Generation and Procurement, Development and Pre-FID Project Organisations. You are adept at developing strategic agreements and managing contracts, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and protecting interests. Your ability to manage OPEX across different stages and drive financial performance through cost control and analysis is essential for maximising profitability and efficiency. You are a strong escalation point for final high-profile negotiations.

You are at your best when leading teams, developing a clear strategic direction, and maintaining an optimal organisational structure. Your commitment to continuous improvement and best practices helps to standardise processes and enhance departmental performance. Your leadership extends to both individual contributors and heads of departments, ensuring a balanced workload and capability.

In summary, you are a strategic, progressive, and collaborative leader with the skills and experience needed to drive commercial success at Vattenfall. If you are ready to take on a challenging role that combines industry collaboration, commercial operations, and people leadership, we encourage you to apply.

Additional Information

More Information
We welcome your application in English, no later than, May 14th 2025.We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website and that you refrain from submitting a cover letter with your application. You apply quickly and easily by answering screening questions and attaching your CV.

For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Anne Vriesema via [emailprotected]

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We look forward to receiving your application!