Senior Purchaser - Ext Manufacturing Blades

Vestas is the world leader in wind technology and a driving-force 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!
 

COO APAC > Regional Procurement APAC > Direct Material Procurement APAC NEA

You will be part of our Blades commodity, sitting in the APAC region and support our global team with negotiation, optimization and contracting for the external manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities 

• Will be handling the external manufacturing of blades based out of India。
• Carry out and coordinate selection, qualification, negotiation and contracting of and with suppliers 
• Support localization for the suppliers by liaising with the commodity modules
• Look into annual cost optimization and support with supplier with implementation

Qualifications 

• A Bachelors degree with having more than 8 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing
• High-level experience with stakeholder management sitting out of multiple regions across time zones

Competencies    

• An open approach to encourage stakeholder inputs and a structured and fact-based approach to secure ideas are prioritized and implemented
• Holistic and positive mindset, working in a multicultural team 
• Good inquisitive, structured and fact-based approach and good communication skills
• You are a team-oriented person with good collaboration skills, internally and externally
• Experience handling outsourcing manufacturing facilities will be a plus

What We Offer

We offer you the opportunity to make a difference and to work in a multicultural and international company, where you have the possibility to improve your skills and develop professionally. Build, coordinate, and promote the safety & quality strategy and make the difference with the support of senior management.

Additional Information

Your primary location will be in Chennai. 
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 30th April 2024. 

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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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