Contracts & Procurement Manager BESS

Koninklijke Vopak N.V.; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Travel allowance

Hybrid work

Pension

Personal growth

Job summary

Koninklijke Vopak N.V. seeks a Contracts & Procurement Manager to take day-to-day contractual and commercial responsibility for large BESS projects in the Netherlands, including two major sites under construction.

You will manage contracts with Tier-1 BESS integrators and BoP contractors, driving procurement and tendering to safeguard cost certainty. The role combines strong contract management with targeted procurement, RFP leadership, and cross-functional collaboration with project teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in (EPC) contract and claims management, negotiations and project procurement within (project financed) CapEx-intensive construction projects.
• Proven track record of preparing scopes of work, running RFIs/RFPs, evaluating commercial bids, and negotiating supplier/contractor packages.
• Fluent in English; other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day contractual aspects on BESS construction projects.
• Oversee formal contractual correspondence, verify milestones and ensure contractor compliance.
• Review, evaluate, and negotiate variation requests, contractor claims, and schedule adjustments with the Project Team.
• Develop and lead RFPs/RFQs for various work packages and scopes, conduct pre-qualifications and lead commercial evaluation and contract finalization.
• Translate lessons learned into repeatable tools, commercial guidelines, and procurement templates for future projects.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Negotiations

RFPs/RFQs

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

With Vopak and the BESS developer Green Energy Storage joining forces, we’re accelerating the energy transition by deploying utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across the Netherlands and internationally. In this position, you will be employed directly by Green Energy Storage B.V. (GES) and based at our BESS headquarters in Breda. To strengthen our Contracting & Procurement team we are looking for an ambitious Contracts & Procurement Manager. Ready to execute contract management for two of the Netherlands' largest BESS projects, drive key procurement activities, and establish the commercial groundwork for our expanding portfolio? Join us to deliver lasting impact.

Why you'll love working with us

Being part of an ambitious and entrepreneurial team.

• A salary between EUR 80.000-110.000 per year, depending on your skills and experience.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Travel allowance / mobility arrangement.
• A hybrid working schedule with our main BESS office located directly next to Breda Central Station.
• Attractive pension scheme.
• We will continuously invest in your personal growth, and future career path.

What will you do?

As Contracts & Procurement Manager you will take day-to-day contractual and commercial responsibility for our BESS projects, including two of the largest sites currently under construction in the Netherlands. Your focus is balanced between assertive contract management and targeted (project) procurement and tendering. You will actively manage contracts with Tier-1 BESS integrators, Balance of Plant (BoP) contractors, and high-voltage specialists, ensuring milestone delivery, safeguarding cost certainty, and resolving variations collaboratively. At the same time, you will lead RFPs and competitive bidding processes for additional work packages, ranging from site O&M services to framework agreements for engineering, factory audits, and quality inspections.

What does your day look like?

Operating closely with Project managers, engineering, and on-site construction teams, your key responsibilities include:

• Manage the day-to-day contractual aspects on our BESS construction projects.
• Oversee formal contractual correspondence, verify progress milestones, track delay-prevention measures, and ensure contractor compliance.
• Review, evaluate, and negotiate variation requests, contractor claims, and schedule adjustments in close coordination with the Project Team, protecting project value and preventing unnecessary disputes.
• Develop and lead RFPs/RFQs for various work packages and scopes, conduct pre-qualifications and lead commercial evaluation and contract finalization.
• Translate lessons learned into repeatable tools, commercial guidelines, and procurement templates for the next projects.

Does this sound like you?

You have a solid commercial or contracting foundation, common sense, and the drive to roll up your sleeves in a fast-paced project environment. You communicate clearly, stay calm when commercial issues arise on site, and enjoy working closely with technical colleagues.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in (EPC) contract and claims management, negotiations and project procurement within (project financed) CapEx-intensive construction projects.
• Proven track record of preparing scopes of work, running RFIs/RFPs, evaluating commercial bids, and negotiating supplier/contractor packages.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Law, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Fluent in English.
• Command of other languages are naturally a plus.
• Willingness to travel between sites, suppliers and contractors.

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