Contract Engineer - Create value through contracting

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Contract Engineer - Create value through contracting

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Context & Environment

Contract type: Local contract on local terms

Working hours: Full-time

Location: Esbjerg, Denmark

Application deadline: 9th of August 2026

Appetizer 

Do you thrive when turning complex business needs into clear, value-adding agreements? Are you motivated by negotiations, stakeholder collaboration, and smart sourcing solutions that balance quality, compliance, and commercial impact? As our Contract Engineer, you will help shape tendering activities and supplier relationships that support safe and efficient operations. If you are ready to take ownership, challenge solutions, and grow in a collaborative international environment, we encourage you to apply today.

You will join our Contracts & Procurement team in Esbjerg, working with business contract owners, end users, Finance, Health, Safety and Environment, Legal colleagues, suppliers, and global procurement teams to deliver strong commercial outcomes.

Activities

As the Contract Engineer, you will manage tendering and agreements, support supplier performance, and ensure accurate data and documentation across company systems.

Key responsibilities

Tendering & Contracting

• Prepare, negotiate, and issue contracts in accordance with company rules, including Health, Safety and Environment rules, internal procedures, and applicable legislation
• Deliver tendering activities that support business needs and enable efficient procurement outcomes
• Present contract recommendations to relevant internal approval forums

Sourcing & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with colleagues across business, contract ownership, Finance, Health, Safety and Environment, and Legal throughout the end-to-end sourcing process
• Help improve sourcing strategies by balancing scope, specifications, quality, and cost
• Use market insights and benchmarks to support strong sourcing decisions
• Work with global procurement colleagues to share best practices and create value across the organization

Contract Management & Supplier Performance

• Apply contract management best practices to manage risks related to materials and service delivery
• Support technical, Health, Safety and Environment, compliance, and commercial objectives
• Facilitate supplier performance meetings and agree relevant key performance indicators with suppliers
• Collaborate with internal teams to support optimum stock and inventory management for relevant categories

Functional Excellence & Administration

• Help improve ways of working in Contracts & Procurement through streamlined local and global processes
• Keep relevant documents updated and well organized in SAP or shared systems
• Ensure approvals and supporting documents are filed in line with applicable procedures

What is in it for you

You will join a workplace that supports your well-being, flexibility, and continued development through benefits such as:

• Comprehensive health coverage
• Flexible work arrangements
• Competitive family leave benefits
• Performance-driven bonus scheme based on annual results and company performance

Would you like to help shape better energy?

Send your application as soon as possible, as we will be conducting interviews on a continuous basis. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Human Resources Recruitment at ep.dk-recruitment@totalenergies.com.

We look forward to receiving your application! 

Candidate Profile

Who we are looking for 

We are looking for a Contract Engineer who can manage tenders, negotiations, and agreements in line with company policies, internal procedures, Health, Safety and Environment requirements, and applicable legislation. We welcome applications from people of all genders and backgrounds who bring relevant experience, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset.

To succeed in this role, it is important that you have:

• strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• experience negotiating legal terms and conditions with contractors
• a structured, detail-oriented approach to tenders, agreements, and documentation
• commercial awareness and the ability to challenge and optimize contracting strategies

This position calls for excellent communication and teamwork skills, as the successful candidate will guide cross-functional sourcing processes and collaborate across different departments in the business.

Your background

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree within a relevant area such as business, law, engineering, procurement, or supply chain
• Experience with procurement, sourcing, supplier management, or contract-related activities
• Excellent English skills, both written and spoken
• Good understanding of commercial and contractual negotiations, contract administration, and compliance requirements
• Experience with SAP or similar contract and procurement systems is an advantage

Finally, it is an advantage that you

• Are comfortable presenting to relevant approval forums (senior management)
• Can apply market intelligence, benchmarking, and cost consciousness to strengthen sourcing decisions
• Have a continuous improvement mindset and an interest in driving streamlined procurement processes

Additional Information

Domain: Procurement

Type of contract: Regular position

Experience: Minimum 3 years

Employer company: TotalEnergies EP Danmark A/S