Senior category manager - vessels

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Join our offshore vessel category procurement team and play an instrumental role in the commercial development and procurement of vessels for offshore installation, operations and decommissioning. In this role, you will shape procurement strategies, manage tendering and negotiations, and secure commercially robust solutions, including packages delivered on an EPCI basis.

About the role

• Lead the development of procurement strategies for global offshore projects.
• Coordinate with supporting functions and project teams to prepare RFI and RFQ documentation for EPCI, transport and installation, and decommissioning requirements.
• Evaluate RFQ responses on a total cost of ownership basis, considering package interfaces and potential portfolio synergies.
• Lead commercial and legal negotiations with support from the legal team.
• Monitor market developments and challenges to inform corporate-wide strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with key supplier contacts.
• Coach junior vessel procurement team members to support their development and enable best-in-class performance.

Job requirements and experience

• Significant experience in procurement, commercial management or contract management.
• Comprehensive experience in sourcing and negotiating high-value, high-risk contracts.
• Proven ability to assess commercial risks and minimise impacts on projects and the wider portfolio.
• Highly proficient written and spoken English communication skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally in line with business needs.

Advantageous, but not essential

• Experience gained in offshore wind or offshore construction, particularly within the maritime sector.
• Extensive practical knowledge of BIMCO, FIDIC and LOGIC contracting forms for offshore construction.

An offer of employment in this role may require active National Security Vetting at SC level or the ability to obtain it. Failure to obtain and/or maintain National Security Vetting at SC level may result in the withdrawal of an offer of employment and/or the termination of existing employment.

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Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 93762, application period: 18/11/2026. Any questions? Contact HR: Dennis Mielke, Dennis.Mielke@rwe.com We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too. #LI-DM1 We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, Japan and Korea. We have already 18 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years’ experience in developing, building, operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long-term partnerships, working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year, we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours, educational programmes, local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements, delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards, and contributing to the energy world of tomorrow. Want to learn more about working for RWE Offshore? Join Our Journey Offshore by watching the miniseries including 6 episodes, 5 ambassadors and one exciting trip Offshore.