Category Specialist

Ready to advance your career in global procurement? Join Vestas’ Facility Management category and implement innovative strategies, cost-saving initiatives, and impactful supplier partnerships across our worldwide factories & office locations. If you thrive in a collaborative, international environment and want to contribute to sustainable energy, this is your opportunity to play a vital role!

Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement > Business Services 

Vestas Global Procurement is responsible for all procurement activities within Vestas, including leading cross functional category teams, negotiations and contract management, development of end-2-end cost out initiatives, category strategy development, and supplier relationship management.

You will be joining the category of Facility Management (FM) responsible for the global scope of our factories.

Responsibilities

• Participate in strategy and roadmap development in the cross functional team
• Create and promote cost reduction initiatives within the category, in close collaboration with internal stakeholders globally and regionally
• Promote cross functional collaboration with internal stakeholders, as well as creating an effective category structure across all the relevant areas
• Responsible for global commercial negotiations
• Ensure that Vestas gets maximum value and savings from supplier cooperation while actively developing high-quality solutions for Vestas with our internal and external stakeholders
• Support a culture that integrates motivation, promptness, valuable accomplishments, smiles and fun

Qualifications

• A background or work experience in Procurement, Finance, or Supply Chain
• Knowledge and experience in cross-functional collaboration (category management)
• Skilled in negotiations with a priority on securing savings and solutions, along with a resolve to reach optimal outcomes
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Competencies

• Structured and fact-based approach to prioritize and implement strategies, with a personal commitment to find the best solutions for our global employees
• Effective teamwork abilities, emphasizing collaboration throughout the organization to deliver outcomes
• Solid communication skills, capable of engaging at all levels of the organization
• Solid commercial mindset anchored in a fact-based approach
• Open-minded with an end-to-end value chain perspective
• Solid analytical skills with a keen interest in analysis
• Open to exploring new approaches

What we offer

We offer you an exciting job with great opportunities for both professional and personal development within the energy industry's prominent OEM. You will be given a high degree of freedom, provided with a personal opportunity to set your own footprint within an essential area in Vestas. You will be integrated into an international team, where motivation, engagement, and the intention to reach meaningful goals are prioritized.

Additional information

Location: DK, Aarhus

Expected travel up to 30 days annually.

If you have any further questions, you are welcome to reach out to Rasmus Bak Isager, Senior Procurement Manager at +4552211051 during normal working hours.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 16th January 2026. 

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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 create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 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.  With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.  Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.  To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.