Procurement and Contracts Director

At COP, we’re here to unlock the full potential of offshore wind to power the world, and there’s no time to waste. As part of our team, you’ll work on market-leading projects with some of the most experienced and passionate people in the industry. Together, we get stuff done and own the impact of our work, with respect and safety always at the core.

The role: We are looking for a Procurement & Contracts Director to lead procurement and contract management activities on our Morecambe offshore wind project. This is a senior leadership role for someone who can shape commercial strategy, lead high‑performing teams, engage the market, and help deliver complex renewable energy infrastructure at scale. You will play a key role in defining procurement strategies, managing high‑value contracts, building strong supplier relationships, and ensuring our projects are positioned for successful delivery. This role requires a strong mix of strategic thinking, commercial judgement, leadership, and hands‑on experience in complex infrastructure, ideally offshore wind or renewables.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead procurement and contract management activities across the entire project, ensuring strategies are commercially robust, bankable, and aligned with project objectives.
• Build, lead, and develop a team of procurement and contracts managers and legal advisors.
• Own procurement schedules, key decision points, and reporting to support safe, timely, and cost‑effective project delivery.
• Lead high‑value supplier engagement, negotiations, contract award recommendations, and final contract close‑out.
• Work closely with technical, legal, commercial, finance, project leadership, and external stakeholders to secure strong project outcomes.
• Promote consistency, best practice, and knowledge sharing across packages, projects, and the wider global procurement community.

Your experience:

• Significant procurement and contracts leadership experience in complex infrastructure, ideally offshore wind, renewable energy, energy, marine, or major construction.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing procurement activities across large‑scale, multi‑package projects.
• Strong commercial judgement, negotiation skills, and ability to manage risk, value, quality, and schedule in complex project environments.
• Ability to work confidently across technical, legal, commercial, and project interfaces.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the presence and credibility to influence internally and externally.
• Knowledge of offshore wind supply chains, major construction packages, vessel contracting, electrical systems, steel structures, or floating offshore wind would be highly valuable.
• Fluency in English, with strong communication and presentation skills in an international environment.

What is it like to work with us:

• Be at the heart of the action – Work on projects that shape the future of our evolving industry, collaborating with industry leaders and influencing change on a global scale.
• Be encouraged to be brave – Move at pace, make bold decisions, and drive the energy transition forward.
• Be trusted to thrive – Work with autonomy in a diverse, respectful, and empowering environment where contributions are valued and your growth matters.

What you can expect:

• Competitive salary and benefits package adapted to market.
• Flexibility and autonomy – The freedom to shape your workday to balance professional and personal commitments.
• Career growth and development – Learn from industry leaders, take ownership of your career path, and be exposed to the full offshore wind project lifecycle.
• International exposure – Work across multiple markets, engage with global stakeholders, and build an international network of industry leaders.
• Global and inclusive culture – Join an international team where diverse perspectives are valued, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

We kindly ask that all applications be submitted in English, as only applications in English will be considered. As a part of our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable recruitment process, we request that you do not include a personal photo on your CV. If you have any questions concerning this position, please contact recruitment@cop.dk. We will handle your information with confidentiality and handle all personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice.

Please Note: We unfortunately are not considering staffing agency inquiries or submissions for open opportunities for our team. We appreciate your respect for our current approach and if future opportunities arise where we require external assistance, we will reach out to selected agencies directly.