Procurement Specialist- Indirect Commodities

 

 

 

Location(s); Portland, OR/Brighton, CO

General Purpose:

The Procurement Specialist- Indirect Commodities is regionally responsible for managing indirect commodities, mainly Human Resources, in North America while collaborating closely with our global colleagues to procure the most competitive solutions for Vestas. They will influence and involve cross-functional stakeholders to deliver world class procurement strategies while driving cost, quality and on time delivery.

 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for directing the business priorities that shape, define and execute the procurement strategy for Vestas’ stakeholders. Supporting our offices and factories with the following areas:
  • Facilities Management
  • Employee benefit packages including healthcare, prescription, brokerage, etc.
  • Training and career development platforms
  • Human capital, VMS, 3rd party labor experience to support turbine repair, maintenance, construction, white collar, safety professionals and special projects. 
  • Experience in souring outside consulting and legal services.
  • Global and regional agreements with expedited logistic companies
  • Travel agreements.

 

• Close collaboration with key local and global stakeholders including Human Resources, Facilities Management, Health & Safety, Legal, Finance and more.
• Directly manage new and existing regional supplier relationships and leverage internal stakeholder/category relationships to maximize global supplier partnerships.  
• Manage strategic purchasing initiatives and develop reporting materials (PowerPoint presentations, business cases, etc.)
• Build supplier market intelligence and ensure supply base data is available to support business decisions.
• Implement and manage all aspects of the supplier development, contracting and buy to pay processes, including proper risk management.
• Be a point of escalation and resolution for scope-related supplier issues.

 

Essential Functions:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, SAP and additional software programs).
• Effective written and oral communication skills; express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms in English.
• Ability to work flexible hours and with a variety of cultures (coordinating with various time zones)
• Ability to effectively lead a cross functional team that may include internal, external, domestic, and international stakeholders.
• Ability to travel as business requires.

 

 

Education, Training, and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business school, supply chain management, engineering or other related business studies
• 5+ years' work experience in procurement or other related business management field
• Experience gathering market intelligence (understanding/interest in global markets, material trends, politics, etc.)