Commercial Marine Specialist (m/f/d) (Buyer)

Are you looking for the next step in your career with one of the largest companies in the field of sustainable energy solutions? Do you have experience in offshore vessel contracting from the wind and/or oil & gas industry and want to play a key role in how this field evolves? If you enjoy negotiating and collaborating with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders worldwide, then Vestas has the right opportunity for you!

Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement > Transport

Vestas Procurement is the business unit at Vestas responsible for all procurement activities. Within a matrix organization with global and regional roles, Global Procurement ensures the implementation of common strategies and processes with the same overall goals across all Vestas regions. Customer Project Execution (CPX) and Global CPX, Logistics and Indirect Procurement (CLIP) are the departments within Vestas that collaborate and are responsible for the purchasing and subcontracting activities required for cranes, BOP, construction and electrical works, mechanical assembly, etc., as well as for Offshore Vessel, Aviation & Ports (VAP). Procurement VAP is the team within CLIP responsible for offshore VAP procurement activities for offshore wind projects during construction and operation.

Responsibilities

In this position as a Marine Specialist, you are responsible for managing the procurement activities for jack-up vessels. The tasks include:

• You develop and maintain the commodity strategy for turbine installation and service jack-up vessels.
• Management of sourcing and tendering activities for jack-up vessels.
• In collaboration with the negotiation team (Offshore VAP, Legal, and internal stakeholders), you develop the sourcing strategy and create RFI/RFQ documents for tenders.
• Together with the negotiation team, you conduct contract negotiations.
• You support the commercial and contractual evaluation of incoming offers and participate in clarification meetings with bidders.
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, managing supplier interaction, and conducting business review meetings with suppliers in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Monitoring suppliers in relevant vessel markets for wind turbines as well as providing market information, commodity analyses, and trends for internal stakeholders and management.

Qualifications

• We prefer a relevant maritime degree (or equivalent) as well as experience in a comparable position.
• Extensive experience in negotiating marine contracts, such as Bimco Supplytime and ASVTIME charter contracts in the wind or oil & gas industry; experience with JU-vessels is preferred.
• Sound experience in vessel chartering (preferably with jack-ups) within the wind or oil & gas industry.
• We prefer operational knowledge from the offshore industry, a commercial mindset, and a contractual background.
• Proven ability to effectively manage commodity management in evolving and complex global business environments.
• Very good written and spoken English skills.

Competencies

• You are willing to express your opinion and approach challenges with the motivation to find value-adding solutions.
• You see yourself as a committed, open, and positive personality.
• You possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and a strong commercial interest.
• You are willing and able to communicate with senior management.

What we offer

We offer you an exciting role with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development within a leading OEM in the energy industry. You will receive a high degree of freedom as well as the opportunity to make your own mark in a significant area at Vestas. You will work with colleagues from all over the world who bring teamwork, initiative, and a goal-oriented mindset.

Additional information

Location: DK, Aarhus or Copenhagen

Expected travel: up to 50 days per year.

Applications are reviewed continuously. Please note, however, that we may change or withdraw job advertisements at any time and reserve the right to do so at any time, even before the specified application deadline. We recommend that you apply by 07. May 2026 at the latest.