Project Procurement Manager / Construction Procurement

Shape procurement strategies for critical energy infrastructure projects

Are you interested in managing procurement activities for major high-voltage cable projects across the CeMeA Hub? As Strategic Project Procurement Manager, you will coordinate project-related services, subcontractors and temporary construction infrastructure, ensuring timely, cost-effective and risk-managed delivery. This is an opportunity to contribute to the green transition within a global organisation while working closely with project teams and suppliers across multiple countries. Do you want to play a key role in delivering complex energy projects?

Manage project procurement across international construction projects

As Strategic Project Procurement Manager, you will own the procurement workstream for project execution activities and act as the primary contact between project teams, suppliers, subcontractors and category management. You will develop procurement strategies, oversee supplier selection and contractual activities, and support the delivery of high-voltage cable projects through proactive planning and risk management. The role combines commercial, technical and operational perspectives to ensure procurement activities align with project requirements and compliance standards.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Development of project-specific procurement strategies and procurement concepts
• Identification, qualification and management of suppliers and subcontractors, i.e. actively building and further developing high-performing contractor portfolios
• Negotiation of (framework) contracts - some of which are complex - and management of supplier agreements
• Monitoring of supplier performance, quality, delivery capability and HSE requirements
• Support for procurement governance, risk management and claims processes

The position is based in Troisdorf, Cologne or Berlin and includes approximately 20-30 days of travel per year.

Commercially minded procurement professional for complex projects

You are a collaborative and reliable person who enjoys working with a range of stakeholders and balancing different priorities. You take a structured and solution-focused approach, remain calm in complex situations and communicate clearly across technical, commercial and contractual topics. You value teamwork, maintain a broad perspective and contribute positively to a safe and compliant working environment.

You also have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Construction Management or equivalent
• 5-10 years of experience in construction procurement
• Experience managing subcontractors and service providers in project environments
• Fluency in German and English
• Experience working with SAP and MS Office tools
• Formal certification such as CIPS, WorldCC/IACCM, PMP, IPMA or equivalent (preferred)

Contribute to the green transition through project delivery

We aim to create a workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued, supported, and able to do their best work. We are dedicated to increasing gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We welcome varied backgrounds and career paths-even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We believe inclusive teams contribute to positive results and create a better everyday work environment.

You will join an international and collaborative environment where professional development is encouraged and knowledge sharing is part of everyday work. The role offers the opportunity to expand your procurement capabilities within large-scale energy infrastructure projects, work with stakeholders across the CeMeA region, and contribute to projects supporting a more sustainable future.

"As a leader, I value people who combine sound judgement, teamwork and curiosity to find practical procurement solutions. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues and suppliers to support the delivery of important energy infrastructure projects while continuing to develop professionally," says Hiring Manager, Dr. Florian Krull.

If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Florian Krull at [email protected]. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Dejan Zegarac at [email protected]. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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About NKT

Join a diverse and international team within NKT’s Grid Solutions business, supporting the delivery and operation of reliable power grids worldwide. We deliver HVAC onshore cable systems and provide specialist service for AC and DC cable systems onshore and offshore. As a global organisation with operations across Europe, Australia, the United States, and the Middle East, Grid Solutions works closely with customers around the world and across the full lifecycle of power cable systems.

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today.

NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com