Lead Manager

Do you want to be part of a great international company distinguished in wind energy? If yes, Vestas has opportunities for you to further expand these capabilities in the wind industry.

Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement > APAC Construction & Transport Procurement

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

Responsibilities

You will join a high-profiled position with a broad strategic exposure within Vestas. Your everyday activities will be characterized by a busy schedule and requirement to engage in and prioritize between multiple critical projects.

Manage contract and prices negotiations with your suppliers in adherence to the corporate processes and standards, aiming at fulfilling all price, delivery, quality, and sustainability targets to gain competitive advantages for Vestas

Define, align and implement the commodity strategy in APAC with a holistic view and ensure that an effective matrix organization can meet current and future business needs in alignment with Global Procurement

Deliver required inputs into Vestas' processes and key projects, e.g. new product introduction, new supplier introductions. Build a close relationship with the key suppliers in the category and continue delivering value through high-quality supplier account management

Ensure advanced Sourcing techniques with an end-to-end perspective of the value chain to support both top- and bottom-line growth

Build supply market intelligence to inform and advice the team and management about important trends in the market and exploit these for the benefits of the Vestas business. Build an efficient network within Vestas, including close engagement with colleagues from Technology, Operations, Finance, and Quality, enabling you to affect, collaborate and partner with business leaders to secure results for Vestas

Further, provide strategic stakeholder management, including executive management level stakeholders and participate in the Construction team, aiming for excellence with your colleagues across the globe

Qualification

As a Purchasing Manager, you are expected to be a great example in following procedures but as well to evaluate the organization in our ways of working seeking continuous improvement. The right candidate for this role will have/be:

Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic procurement, combined with a degree in either Supply Chain Management, Sales/Marketing, Engineering, or alike

Extensive experience with commodity management and sourcing strategy development in an industrial and international environment. Experience in construction.

Great stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage with internal and external stakeholders on all levels of seniority

Great written, verbal and listening skills, to communicate - negotiate - influence effectively, as well as to advise executive management level

Proficient knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel is essential

Fluent in English, both verbal and written

Experience working across different cultures and regions

Competencies

The qualified candidate has a motivation which is second to none. You are someone whose work ethic shines through and shapes others. You are open to diverse viewpoints and have a natural curiosity. Furthermore, we are looking for a profile who has/is:

Holistic and growth-focused mindset: you are able to see the overall perspective from Vestas product offerings towards customers and the ability to connect these to supplier offerings and how they can enhance Vestas sales and cost out programs. Robust strategic expertise with customer focus and the ability to anticipate and deliver change

Proficient negotiation skills - capable of gathering and evaluating analytical inputs and translate into a clear negotiation position and arguments

Visionary coordinator with the ability to bring people together, and to communicate efficiently with internal and external relationships from all seniority levels

A collaborative team member with an open approach to encourage stakeholder inputs, combined with structured and fact-based methods to secure value-adding ideas are prioritized and effectively implemented.

A motivated mindset, with a process driven mindset and the capability to perform in a stimulating and varied work setting

What we offer

We offer you an exciting and rewarding job with valuable opportunities for professional and personal development within the well-established company in the renewable energy industry. This position allows you to make significant contributions in an important sector at Vestas. You will be an integral part of an international team, with a collaborative spirit and who are keen to contribute effectively.

Additional information

Primary work location:Beijing, CN

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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 the 30th of Apr 2025