Procurement & Customs Manager (m/f/d)

For over 20 years, TKMS MARIDAN has been a powerhouse of innovation beneath the waves. Combining unmatched engineering precision with hands-on offshore expertise, we design, integrate, and deploy cutting-edge subsea technologies exactly where they make the greatest impact—at sea.

Our unrivaled strength lies in Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), unexploded ordnance (UXO) surveys, and seismic services, establishing us as the trusted, all-in-one partner for comprehensive offshore site investigations.
With a dedicated team of more than 50 specialists and a versatile technology portfolio—including nearshore survey vessels, offshore remotely operated vehicles (ROTVs), AUVs, synthetic aperture sonar (SAS), and seismic systems—we deliver the full spectrum of subsea solutions with precision and power.

Driven by innovation and operational excellence, our mission is clear: to provide safe, efficient, and unmanned solutions wherever they offer the strongest technical and economic advantage.

• Procurement
• Take responsibility for strategic and operational purchasing of offshore equipment, spare parts, and services
• Build and maintain supplier relationships, negotiate framework and project-specific contracts
• Develop a structured and transparent procurement process in close cooperation with Finance & Administration
• Monitor costs and continuously optimize supply chain efficiency
• Customs
• Ensure proper customs clearance for import and export of survey equipment, AUVs, ROVs, and specialized technology
• Serve as interface to freight forwarders, customs authorities, and internal project teams
• Support the development and maintenance of internal customs procedures
• Optional
• Basic knowledge of export control topics (EU Dual-Use, international trade regulations)

• Degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or comparable qualification
• Proven experience in customs clearance and procurement of technical goods
• (Optional) Familiarity with export control requirements – can also be learned on the job
• Strong skills in ERP systems and excellent English proficiency (German or Danish a plus)
• Structured, independent way of working combined with strong negotiation and communication skills