Senior Purchaser

Can you motivate and create engagement in the people around you? Are you experienced in guiding projects and used to work in a global environment?  If you have solid communications skills and can create good collaboration with stakeholders all over the world, then we have the opportunity for you!

 

Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement > Service Procurement
The Service Solutions department is embedded into the overall Northern Central European Regional Procurement organization responsible for Direct, Indirect, Construction and Service.
The international team is allocated across Poland and Germany

 

Responsibilities

• Vendor Management: Develop and maintain good relationships with service vendors, negotiating favorable terms and pricing agreements to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality service delivery
• Procurement Strategy: Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with the company's service objectives, ensuring timely availability of necessary services while minimizing costs and risks
• Supplier Performance Evaluation: Regularly evaluate vendor performance against agreed-upon metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as necessary to maintain service quality and efficiency
• Budget Management: Work closely with the finance department to be able to report cost-out measures, monitoring expenditures and identifying opportunities for cost savings without compromising service quality
• Compliance and Risk Management: Stay updated on regulatory requirements and industry standards related to service procurement, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks associated with vendor relationships and contractual obligations
• Process Optimization: Continuously review

 

Qualifications

• Education in business administration or supply chain management or a related field is required
• Prior experience in procurement is essential in the renewable energy sector. Experience specifically related to wind turbine services procurement 
• Knowledge of Wind Energy: Familiarity with wind energy technology, including turbine components, maintenance requirements, and service providers, is important for effectively sourcing and managing service contracts

 

Competencies

• Procurement Skills: Effective negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills are necessary for successfully procuring services while optimizing costs and quality
• Technical Understanding: An understanding of technical specifications and requirements for wind turbine services is beneficial for evaluating supplier proposals and ensuring service quality
• Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze procurement data, market trends, and supplier performance metrics is crucial for making informed procurement decisions and optimizing supply chain efficiency
• Communication Skills: Effective communication skills are essential for collaborating with internal stakeholders, negotiating with suppliers, and resolving issues that may arise during the procurement process
• Problem-Solving Skills: The capacity to identify and address procurement challenges, such as supply chain disruptions or cost overruns, is important for maintaining operational continuity and minimizing risks
• Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards, such as environmental regulations and safety standards

 

What we offer

We offer you an exciting and complex job with great opportunities for professional and personal development within a global company in the renewable energy industry. You will be provided with an original opportunity to set your footprints within an essential area in Vestas. You will be an integral part of an international team, with a 'can-do' attitude and who are keen to make a difference.

 

Additional information

Working location: Warsaw PL

Application date:. 10 August 2025. We reserve the right to take down the job ad before this date, if the right candidate is identified before

Start date: ASAP or upon mutual agreement

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