Global Strategic Purchaser

 

 

Do you seek collaboration, innovation and impact?

 

Manufacturing and Global Procurement > Global Procurement > CAPEX, Tools & MRO

Vestas Global Procurement is an award-winning best in class Procurement function within a global OEM for sustainable and renewable energy solutions. We are overall responsible for all Procurement activities within Vestas, including leading global and cross-functional teams, developing and implementing commodity strategies across modules, creating and capturing end-to-end value, supplier relationship management and supplier account management, performance metrics monitoring and development.

You will join an experienced team with a high level of interaction within the value chain. You will work closely with stakeholders at all levels to understand business requirements and secure execution of commodity strategies toward suppliers ensuring a sustainable, scalable, and ever-growing supply base.

In this role, you will contribute to the development and delivery of a global portfolio of onshore and offshore wind infrastructure projects, from supply and installation only to full turnkey projects. With a scope of over € 450m annual spend, predominantly consisting of Transport, Construction and Service tools.

 

Responsibilities

• Responsible for global procurement of TCM tools used both in On and Offshore
• Manage procurement related activities in the cross functional team and secure alignment with relevant stakeholders in relation to e.g., new product introduction, costing, and supplier risk and performance management
• Supplier selection, qualification, negotiation and contracting
• Supplier consolidation to ensure supply chain optimization based on total landed cost, strategy and roadmap development with your commodity member
• Procurement deliverables in new product introduction, Master data management and contract management of NDAs, Purchase Agreements, Price Agreements, etc
• Full understanding of Commodity KPI governance and effective engagement in performance improvement to achieve targets

 

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in global procurement and relevant bachelor's degree in e.g., Business, Engineering, Economics, Finance
• Efficient communication skills and extensive experience with stakeholder management
• Comprehensive analytical experience and able to work in excel and with pivots. SAP or SAP ARIBA are very welcomed
• As our corporate language is English, fluency in English is required, both verbally and in writing

 

Competencies

As a person, you are professional and dedicated by nature with a solid sense of quality. You are open and with a progressive attitude. You thrive in a complex environment, surrounded by good colleagues across the value chain. 

• High commercial skills for tender process and negotiation
• Good at identifying and define problems, including cost analysis and financial abilities
• Result-oriented attitude and an ability to thrive in an ever-changing environment
• Solid analytic skills and ability to derive tangible implications/conclusions from facts and data
• Advanced communication skills in English

 

What We Offer

Vestas offers a position where you together with a good team can explore SRM, cost optimization and change management programs with global sourcing. You will develop your talent in the Vestas Indirect Procurement transformation and having a contribute to Vestas quality.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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