Contract Management Specialist (M/F/D)

Would it motivate you to grow your career as a leader in a truly global and innovative organization, where you set the limit for your development? If your answer is yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you at Vestas!

Region NCE > SBU NCE Construction & Operations > Contract Management
The Construction Department is in charge of all wind farm projects from start to completion. Working closely with the logistics, procurement and finance departments, the team has to keep projects on budget and on schedule and ensures our safety and quality standards are met. 
This position in particular works closely with the sales, bid management and legal departments to ensure commercial interest of Vestas is represented, ensuring major contractual risks are known and addressed.
 

Responsibilities
Sales Contracts support 

• Support Legal, Sales and Bid Management (hereinafter Contract Negotiation Team) and work closely with Contract Negotiation team on demand and collect and coordinate the input from CM Team on matters pertaining to projects in biding phase and liaise with Contract Negotiation team to decide together the appropriate course of action
• Participate in the GK meetings and deliver ad-hoc input as well as input on behalf of CM Team
• Support and attend contract negotiations with complex contractual customers and/or key customers
• Participate in contract negotiations (if/where needed)
• Ownership of CM Team lessons learned, with periodical reviews with CM Team to ensure latest LL, and full understanding of LL. Conduct lessons learned with the Contract Negotiation Team 
• Review of contract proposals (if/where needed) and initiate and supervises/coordinates the processes of changing / adapting TSA templates after identifying potential risk areas, as well as areas enhancing profitability
• Lead role in Contract Management specific tasks related but not limited to Claim register/reporting, Stage Gate Model, SharePoint, Automation Project, Contracts Repository Project, and other cross-departmental projects

Qualifications

• Graduated with a Bachelor/Master (Diploma) in law or economics or industrial and civil construction or similar
• Several years ( min 7 years) of overall work experience with contractors or engineers in  sales, bid management, contracts management, quantity survey in the construction industry
• Broad knowledge of the types and structure of the contracts in construction and energy industries (FIDIC or EPCI would be welcomed)
• Fluent English in writing and speaking; German language constitutes is an advantage

Competencies

• Solid methodical skills, proactiveness
• Cost and safety awareness
• Self-independent with a structured way of working
• Intercultural awareness, team-oriented person
• Very good verbal and written communication skills, with both customers and all levels of staff
• Problem solving skills and analytical thinking

What we offer
We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for development in an inspiring environment at the world's leading wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a good development commitment and colleagues that take care of each other. Additionally, we offer:

• Permanent position
• Onboarding program
• Flexible working hours
• 30 vacation days
• Home Office (up to 8 days/ month)

Application date: 23rd May 2023. We reserve the right to take down the job ad before this date, if the right candidate is identified before
Start date: ASAP Determined upon mutual agreement
Further information: If you have any questions concerning this position, please reach out to Recruiter Heather Palmer at +45 27 78 01 64

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 145 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.