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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?\nManage project procurement across international construction projects\nAs 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.\nYour responsibility will be to:\nDevelopment of project-specific procurement strategies and procurement concepts\nIdentification, qualification and management of suppliers and subcontractors, i.e. actively building and further developing high-performing contractor portfolios\nNegotiation of (framework) contracts - some of which are complex - and management of supplier agreements\nMonitoring of supplier performance, quality, delivery capability and HSE requirements\nSupport for procurement governance, risk management and claims processes\nThe position is based in Troisdorf, Cologne or Berlin and includes approximately 20-30 days of travel per year.\nCommercially minded procurement professional for complex projects\nYou 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.\nYou also have:\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Construction Management or equivalent\n5-10 years of experience in construction procurement\nExperience managing subcontractors and service providers in project environments\nFluency in German and English\nExperience working with SAP and MS Office tools\nFormal certification such as CIPS, WorldCC/IACCM, PMP, IPMA or equivalent (preferred)\nContribute to the green transition through project delivery\nWe 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.\nYou 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.\n\"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.\nIf you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Florian Krull at . For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Dejan Zegarac at . Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.\nWe collect confidential candidate experience feedback to improve our recruitment process. Your responses are for quality development only and do not affect hiring decisions.\nBe a Connector of the green tomorrow!\n#LI-DZ1 #LI-Hybrid\nAbout NKT\nJoin 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.\nAt 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.\nNKT 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. 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