Commercial Manager (NL) - Wind Onshore

We offer an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager(NL) where you manage the commercial aspects of our onshore operational sides and be part of working towards a fossil free future! In our Onshore Operations Team as a Commercial Manager you support our Dutch Wind Farms. You will be based in the Netherlands being part of  the Operations Team who are responsible for safely operating and maintaining Vattenfall’s onshore renewable energy assets.The Onshore Commercial Managers look after all commercial aspects of Vattenfall’s onshore windfarms, which are situated in the UK, the Netherlands, Sweden and Denmark. The country Commercial Managers work together as a Virtual Empowered Team (VET) and you will have an important cross-country role within the Commercial VET, supporting other country commercial managers and operations teams as and when required to maintain commercial and operational performance.

 

Your role / what will you do? As the Commercial Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the commercial and contract management of the sites, ensuring that all planned activities and ad-hoc requirements have comprehensive contractual coverage. You’ll take ownership of thoroughly analyzing and managing contracts within our onshore wind projects. You dive into the details, locate annexes, and know exactly where to find the relevant clauses to leverage them for our organization. With your keen eye for detail and strong understanding of contractual obligations, you ensure that our company maximizes the value of its agreements. Whether it’s delivery terms, performance specifications, or financial clauses, you excel at translating complex contracts into actionable insights that drive our success.Your expertise will be vital in supporting the procurement process, collaborating with the Procurement team to negotiate amendments, renewals, and significant new contracts. Your knack for resolving commercial issues, including variations and claims, will be key in driving necessary escalation when required. It will be your responsibility to ensure that all stakeholders involved uphold their contractual obligations. Building and fostering strong business relationships with both new and existing contractors, as well as internal and external stakeholders, will be a fundamental aspect of your role.Other tasks and responsibilities: Support contractual KPI monitoring and reportingSupport central commercial initiatives, including reviewing and developing commercial processes where neededContribute to the relationship management of both internal and external stakeholdersConduct commercial analysis of plant and failures of equipmentSupport on ad hoc and miscellaneous commercial topicsManage insurance claims and other insurance aspects as necessary e.g. external renewals Provide input into financial business plan as requiredBe an active member of the Commercial VETLocation  Your office will be in Amsterdam or Arnhem. We support hybrid working and you will visit our sides every now and then.