Commercial Marine Specialist

Are you looking for the next step in your career at one of the largest companies in sustainable energy solutions? Are you experienced with offshore vessel contracting from the wind and/or oil & gas industry and want to play a key role in deciding how this area develops? If you enjoy negotiations and interfacing with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders globally, then Vestas has the opportunity for you!

Vestas Technology & Operations> Procurement> Transport 

Vestas Procurement is the business unit in Vestas responsible for all procurement activities. Within a matrix organization, with global and regional roles, Global Procurement ensures the deployment of common strategy and processes with the same overall objectives 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 purchasing and subcontracting activities required for Cranes, BOP, civil and electrical works, mechanical assembly etc. and also for offshore Vessel, Aviation & Ports (VAP). Procurement VAP is the team within CLIP that are responsible for Offshore VAP procurement activities for offshore wind project during construction and service.

Responsibilities

In this position as Marine Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the procurement activities for jack-up vessels. The responsibilities include:

• You will develop and maintain the commodity strategy for turbine installation and service jack-up vessel.
• Manage sourcing and tender activities for Jack-up vessels
• In collaboration with the negotiation team (Offshore VAP, legal and internal stakeholders) develop the Sourcing Strategy and prepare RFI/RFQ documents for tenders
• Together with the negotiation team you will conduct the contract negotiation
• You will guide the commercial and contractual evaluation of incoming bids and take part in clarification meetings with bidder
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, steer supplier engagement and business review meetings with suppliers in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Follow suppliers in the relevant vessel markets for wind turbines and provide market intelligence, commodity analysis and trends to internal stakeholders and management

Qualifications

• We prefer a relevant academic maritime degree (or equivalent) and experience from a similar position
• Extensive experience of negotiating marine contracts, such as Bimco Supplytime and ASVTIME charter parties in the wind or oil & gas industry, we prefer JU-Vessel’s experience
• Considerable experience with 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 contractual background
• Demonstrated ability to handle commodity management effectively in evolving and complex global business environments
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Competencies

• You have the willingness to speak up and face challenges with the motivation to seek value-adding solutions
• You recognize yourself as an engaged, candid and positive person
• You have good interpersonal and communication skills
• Solid analytical skills and a deep commercial interest
• You have the willingness and ability to communicate with Senior Management

What we offer

We offer you an exciting job with great opportunities for both professional and personal development within the energy industry's major OEM. You will be given a high degree of freedom, provided with a personal opportunity to set your own footprint within an essential area in Vestas. You will collaborate with colleagues from around the world who bring teamwork, initiative, and a goal-oriented mindset.

Additional information

Location: DK, Aarhus or Copenhagen

Expected travel up to 50 days annually.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 25th April 2026. 

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

 At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

 
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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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 185 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 30,000 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. 
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