Contractor Manager

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Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking talented individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.

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How to contribute to our vision
In the role of Contractor Manager for the NE&ME region, your innovative leadership and strategic vision will be central to sculpting contractor management within the Region. This unique position calls for a dynamic approach to establishing and nurturing contractor relationships, aligning with our core values and operational needs. Key areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Strategic Contractor Management: Define and implement a contractor strategy that fosters sustainability and excellence.
• Vendor Partnership Development: Build strong, collaborative relationships with vendors across the region.
• Liaison with Central Planning: Coordinate with the Central Planning team to determine contractor needs and competency levels.
• Procurement Collaboration: Work closely with Procurement to outline contractor requirements and ensure compliance with our standards.
• Contract Scope Definition: Collaborate with Procurement to define contract scopes that meet technical and operational needs.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure contractors meet all safety, training, and certification requirements.
• Performance Management: Serve as an escalation point for external technician issues and oversee supplier performance through evaluations and KPI assessments.
• Innovation and Efficiency: Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings within contractor management.
• Budget and Resource Management: Work with the Commercial Management team and Site Operations to monitor site performance against contractor resource budgets and provide feedback to the business.
• Contractor Onboarding: Assist in bringing onboard vendors within required timeframes, ensuring they meet our standards.
• Safety and EHS Compliance: Oversee contractor adherence to environmental, health, and safety standards.

What you need to make a difference
To thrive as a Contractor Manager in the NE&ME region, you'll need a unique blend of skills, experience, and personal attributes. We're looking for someone who embodies our values of sustainability, innovation, and collaboration. Specifically, we expect:

• Stakeholder Management: You excel in influencing and collaborating across internal and external stakeholders, driving initiatives without direct authority. Experience in contractor management or a closely related field is highly regarded.
• Strategic Thinking and Planning Abilities: Your ability to develop and implement contractor strategies that align with organizational goals is crucial. You're adept at planning, forecasting, and adapting to the dynamic needs of the business.
• Strong Negotiation and Relationship Management: Building and maintaining robust relationships with vendors, contractors, and internal teams is second nature to you. Your negotiation skills ensure that contracts meet our operational needs and standards.
• Exceptional Communication: You can articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely, making you effective in liaising with various stakeholders across the organization and beyond.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: You're skilled at analysing data to inform decisions, identify opportunities for improvement, and solve complex problems.
• Commitment to Safety and Compliance: Ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards is non-negotiable. You're knowledgeable about EHS regulations and committed to upholding our safety culture.
• Operational Efficiency and Innovation: You have a keen eye for efficiency and a drive to innovate processes and practices within contractor management, contributing to cost savings and operational excellence.
• Cultural Sensitivity and Team Collaboration: Working in a diverse and multicultural environment energizes you. You're adept at collaborating across teams and cultures to achieve shared goals.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: The ability to manage changing priorities and adapt to new challenges is essential. You're willing to take on new tasks and responsibilities as they arise.
• Technical Proficiency: While a technical background is beneficial, your willingness to engage with and understand the technical aspects of our operations is key. Proficiency in IT tools and systems is expected.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, though equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
• Fluency in English is required, with additional language skills advantageous due to the regional scope of the role.

In return of your commitment, we offer you…
To become a part of our mission for sustainability: clean energy for generations to come. We are a global team of diverse colleagues who share a passion for renewable energy and have a culture of trust and empowerment to make our own ideas a reality. We focus on personal and professional development to grow internally within our organization. Siemens Gamesa offers a wide variety of benefits such as flexible working hours as well as home-office possibility for many colleagues, employer-funded pension, attractive remuneration package (fixed/variable) and local benefits such as subsidized lunch, employee discounts and much more.

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Other information
For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team via André Saabye on [email protected]. Please mention the Job ID in the email.

We kindly draw your attention to the fact that these emails may NOT be used for sending applications or CVs for evaluation.

Please apply in English via the apply button with your CV and a motivational letter.

For more information about working in Denmark, please see this link: https://www.siemensgamesa.com/explore/journal/wind-engineers-in-denmark

Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment that is free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment at Siemens Gamesa is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications, which are directly related to job competence. Siemens Gamesa does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, religion, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, rules or regulations. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, promotion and benefits.

We are driven by people - from more than 100 different countries, they build the company we are every day. Our diverse and inclusive culture encourages us to think outside the box, speak without fear, and be bold. We value the flexibility that our smart-working arrangements, our digital disconnection framework and our family-friendly practices bring to the new way of working.
Location: DK-Brande - Fabriksvej

Additional location:

• NL-The Hague
• PL-Gdansk
• GB-Home
• SE-Solna
• PL-Warsaw
• DE-Hamburg - Beim