Global Strategic Purchaser

 

 

Do you get excited about working with a world team in an inspiring work environment? 

 

Manufacturing and Global Procurement > Global Procurement > External Blades 

External Blades, Procurement Department is part of the overall Vestas Global Procurement Organization. External Blades Procurement is responsible for the management and development of the global supplier base within the Blades product area. The External Blades Department has 3 Global Account Teams with focus on delivering complex procurement operations on a global scale.

The overall Blades procurement team consists of 26 people working in a matrix organization where colleagues are located in India, China, Portugal, Denmark, Brazil, Mexico, and the USA. The procurement work within Vestas is managed through cross-functional teams in the context of Module and Category Management.

We are responsible for developing the supply base short, medium & long term with a view to always be able to satisfy requirements (KPIs) re. safety, quality, delivery, and cost and thereby contribute actively to improve the high quality of the Group. All are targeted at optimizing the Total Cost of Ownership and thereby maximizing our value contribution to Vestas.

 

Responsibilities

• Handle the daily management of procurement activities related to our main suppliers in  External Blades. You will have a great opportunity to contribute to the strategic agenda and be part of daily high-impact strategic decision within the areas
• Participation in supplier selection, qualification, negotiation and contracting
• Supplier relationship management, including risk management, supplier account plans, and performance managemen 
• Participation in strategy and roadmap development
• Being procurement support on cross functional projects and cost out initiatives
• Participating in new product introduction and ensure procurement deliverables
• Initiating RFIs/RFQs with new or current suppliers to ensure supply chain optimization based on total landed cost and ensuring contract management of NDAs, Purchase Agreements, Price Agreements, etc

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree within a relevant area or similar working experience  
• Great communication skills and experience with stakeholder management
• You are a skilled user of Microsoft Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel) (required) SAP and SAP ARIBA (is welcomed)
• As our corporate language is English, fluency in English is required, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders

 

Competencies

You are highly motivated to take initiative, make progress and has a natural curiosity. Furthermore, we are looking for a profile who has/is:

• A commitment and values formal and informal engagement with your colleagues 
• An open approach to encourage stakeholder inputs and a structured and fact-based approach to secure ideas are prioritized and implemented
• Focused and persistent to secure the correct effective implementation of the initiatives you support
• Holistic and positive mindset: you are able to see the big picture from Vestas's product offerings towards customers and the ability to connect these to procurement initiatives and how they can positively impact Vestas' sales and cost out programs
• Strong analytical skills with a natural motivation for detailed analysis
• You are not afraid to challenge status quo

 

What We Offer

We offer you an exciting and very stimulating job with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development within the renewable energy industry. You will have a unique opportunity to set your mark within an essential area in Vestas. You will be an integral part of an international team, where everyone wants to make a difference.

 

Additional information

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible, as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume in English. 

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 145 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.