(Associate) Commercial Manager (Tendering/Project Execution) (m/f/d)

(Associate) Commercial Tendering and Project Execution in an International Environment

Would you like to play a key role in the successful delivery of energy infrastructure projects worldwide? As a Commercial Manager (Tendering/Project Execution) (m/f/d), you will support tenders and projects from the initial customer inquiry through to project completion. You will work closely with international customers, project teams, and internal stakeholders while contributing to the energy transition through modern high-voltage solutions.

Manage International Projects from Tender to Completion

In this role, you will be responsible for the commercial management of tenders and projects within the AC Onshore business. You will assess customer inquiries, prepare quotations including cost calculations and pricing strategies, and ensure professional commercial execution. In addition, you will coordinate financial, contractual, and logistical matters throughout project execution and work closely with customers, subcontractors, and internal interfaces.

Your responsibilities include:

Preparing and following up commercial quotations, including cost calculations and pricing strategies
Conducting risk assessments and reviewing commercial contract conditions
Managing commercial project execution, including SAP administration, invoicing, and cash flow monitoring
Supporting contract negotiations, variation orders, claims, and complaint management
Coordinating customers, subcontractors, and internal departments throughout project execution

You will report to the Director Operations Grid Solutions and work closely with international project teams. International travel is expected for approximately five days per year.

A Communicative Team Player with a Structured Approach

You work carefully, keep an overview of multiple topics at the same time, and contribute through a solution-oriented way of working. You communicate effectively with different stakeholders, adapt flexibly to changing requirements, and contribute to a collaborative team environment. A customer-focused mindset, reliability, and a high level of quality awareness characterize your approach to work.

You also bring:

Completed vocational training as an Industrial Business Manager, Export Business Manager, or a comparable qualification
More than five years of professional experience in a comparable commercial role
Experience in tender management, contract management, or commercial project management
Good written and spoken English skills
Experience working with SAP and standard Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of an additional foreign language is an advantage

Help Shape the Future Through Energy Infrastructure

We aim to create a working environment where people from different backgrounds feel valued and supported and can reach their full potential. We actively promote gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from people with a wide range of experiences and life paths. Even if you do not meet every single requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. We believe that diverse teams contribute to better results and create a positive working environment.

You can expect an international workplace with diverse projects and close collaboration across countries and functions. This position offers opportunities to further develop your commercial competencies, gain new perspectives in project and contract management, and actively contribute to the development of modern power grid infrastructure.

"As a manager, it is important to me that we make responsible decisions together, execute our projects successfully from a commercial perspective, and maintain open and trusting collaboration with customers and colleagues," says Hiring Manager, Harald Bremke.

Note: To improve readability, the generic masculine form is used in this job advertisement. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.

If you have questions about the position, please contact Hiring Manager Harald Bremke at +49 172 6964315 or harald.bremke@nkt.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Famke Darr at famke.darr@nkt.com. Due to GDPR requirements, we are unfortunately unable to accept applications via email.

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