Purchaser

Professional | Full-Time  | Supply Chain and Logistics

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Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement > Direct Material Towers APAC NEA

Vestas Global Procurement is responsible for all procurement activities within Vestas, including leading cross functional commodity teams, negotiations and contract management, development of end-2-end cost out initiatives, commodity strategy development and supplier relationship management.The category for which the purchaser is needed in Towers Team. This area consists of multiple suppliers spread out over the globe with a 2-digit million EUR spend per year.This position is based in Beijing or Tianjin and related to Tower Internals procurements (Anchor cages, Tower Platform, Tower internal fabrication parts ...,) within Tower teams Global Procurement and being part of a global team which consist of employees in Denmark, Tainjin and Chennai.

Responsibility

• Supplier Account Manager (SAM) for defined suppliers- Support defining the Commodity Strategy based on regional analysis and insight
• Continuously provide the CMT with detailed knowledge about suppliers and supplier market(s) from the geographical area.- Support the CMT with data collection and data analysis (Market analysis, Supplier.Fidentification,Footprint analysis, RfX analysis)- Participate or coordinate negotiations in accordance with the negotiation process.
• Responsible for selection, qualification, negotiation, contracting and integration of new suppliers to the extend agreed with the Purchasing Manager
• Mandated and obliged to agree/accept the Commodity Strategy on behalf of the region, and obligated to implement it accordingly in the region (at supplier level)
• Supplier Relationship: Establish and develop partnership with selected suppliers in order to gain competitive advantage for Vestas including KPI's
• Support the introduction of new parts with suppliers
• Responsible and accountable for maintenance of master data (at Supplier level)

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or business studies, and master degree will be plus
• You have minimum 6 to 8 years of strategic purchase experience
• You are a good communicator who are experienced in negotiating contracts on a high professional level in an industrial company
• Expect High standards to follow business code of conduct and ethical practice
• Proficient in both oral and written English
• Experienced in using SAP and Microsoft Office

Competencies

• You are action-oriented and motivated by participating in setting the agenda
• You are result-oriented, persistent and strong in navigating in a varied and complex working environment
• You are a team with good collaboration skills (you will have a very broad interface,and will work closely with people from all over the organization and on all organizational levels)
• You are creative and proactive ,and you seek out new tasks and tasks on your own initiative and are ready to take the lead and make a special effort
• You are structured and systematic
• You are good at making plans, prioritizing and follow up with focus on quality
• You are change-oriented and used to adapt according to the development in the company and in the department

What we offer

Vestas provides an open, respectful and global culture, attractive compensation package and long-term career development. Choose us, choose a brilliant future! To meet business growth needs, Vestas needs a lot of people to join us.

We care about and respect all employees and will offer attractive benefits which include: on-the-job training, a good platform for professional and personal development, a bonus program, colorful team activities, etc.

We emphasize developing both personal and professional skills. In return, we expect you to make an effort to achieve results.

Additional information

Primary work location: Tianjin/Beijing, China

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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 September 2024

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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. 
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