Buying Leader

Vestas is a major player in wind technology and a motivation in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas' core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing, and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!

Procurement > Procurement Excellence > Procurement SSC

You will be part of the Buying organization and shall lead and manage a team of buyers to execute operational buying in accordance with Vestas Buying policy and processes, meet current performance targets, cultivate effective stakeholder relationships, and ensure future business needs are met.

Responsibilities
Talent building and development: Equip the team with necessary skills for their current roles and develop employee talent to prepare them for future career paths.
• Ensure objectives and prioritization of tasks are aligned with the evolving business needs and priorities.
• Performance management: Evaluate and enhance team performance through regular objective reviews, collaborating with employees to sustain achievements and address performance gaps.
• Provide guidance to the Buyers executing their roles and specific tasks, ensuring alignment with the overall Buying strategy and processes.
• Collaborate across various functions within Procurement and Vestas to enhance team support and improve operational efficiencies.
• Growing the scope: Promote the unification and consolidation of regional buying activities to facilitate team growth.
• Business continuity: Develop contingency plans to maintain uninterrupted buying operations and ensure a robust talent pipeline.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate process inefficiencies and automate or optimize repetitive tasks.
• Workforce planning: Conduct regular reviews of buyer's tasks and responsibilities to ensure an even distribution of activities across the team

Qualifications
Engineering graduate or relevant business degree. 
• With at least 7 years of experience in Supply Chain and Procurement functions
• With at least 3 years of experience in leadership and people development
• Experience with defining and execution of buying strategies.
• Experience in SAP or Ariba procure-to-pay process is an advantage
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Good English written and verbal communication skills and able to speak with conviction
• Highly self-motivated, driven work ethic, keen attention to details and exceptional customer service orientation
• Skilled in stakeholder management and with assertive communication skills at all levels

Competencies
As a person, you are professional and dedicated by nature with a strong sense of quality. You are flexible with a can-do attitude and an innovative mind-set and you thrive in an exciting environment with aspirational people.  Furthermore, you:
• Deliver business results through leading the team
• Know the Procurement Process (Procure to Pay)
• Know Business stakeholders' requirements & expectations
• Have a continuous improvement mindset
• Have business acumen

What We Offer
Vestas provides an open, respectful and global culture, attractive compensation package and long-term career development. Choose us, choose a good future! To meet business growth needs, Vestas needs a lot of expertise to join us. We care and respect all employees and will offer attractive benefits which include: A broad program of on-job training, an ideal platform for professional and personal development, a Bonus Program, colorful team activities and etc. We put the emphasis on developing both personal and professional skills. In return, we expect you to go the extra mile to achieve results.

Additional Information
Your primary workplace will be Chennai.
Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 3rd July 2025.

BEWARE – RECRUITMENT FRAUD
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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise 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 185 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 30,000 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.