EMEA Logistics Purchaser (m/w/d)

The Regional Procurement Office (RPO) EMEA is responsible for procurement activities across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Balkans. Within RPO EMEA, the Logistics Procurement Hub manages the sourcing of inland transportation services for wind turbine components, including port handling, factory-to-port transport, and delivery to installation sites. Our diverse and collaborative team supports wind energy projects across the region.

Responsibilities 

The Logistic Purchaser (m/f/d) is responsible for establishing cost control, sourcing strategies, and supplier management processes for activities related to Wind Turbine Road Transport and Port Handling in the German market. 

The primary focus of the role will be Road Modification activities, transport special equipment, and other services related to the transportation of wind turbines, primarily within the German market. The role may also support additional logistics procurement activities as required by business needs. 

This role will focus on creating cost transparency, managing sourcing activities, negotiating supplier agreements, and implementing governance processes to improve cost control and commercial performance. 

The successful candidate will work closely with Logistics, Construction, Sales, Finance, and Legal stakeholders to support project execution and drive procurement excellence. 

This is a hands-on individual contributor role with no people management responsibilities. 

Your main tasks:

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities for Road Modification services, transport special equipment, and other services related to the transportation of wind turbines, primarily within the German market. 

• Prepare, launch, evaluate, and award RFQs and tenders, ensuring competitive and transparent supplier selection processes, with main focus on Road Modification 

• Conduct detailed commercial analyses and supplier comparisons to support fact-based sourcing decisions and cost optimization. 

• Develop and implement cost control methodologies, reporting tools, and governance processes to increase transparency and strengthen procurement management across the assigned scope. 

• Build and maintain cost benchmarks, identify cost drivers, and recommend sourcing strategies that improve competitiveness and operational efficiency. 

• Lead contract and commercial negotiations with suppliers, including complex and high-value agreements requiring strong commercial acumen and stakeholder alignment. 

• Establish and maintain productive supplier relationships while driving performance, accountability, and continuous improvement. 

• Collaborate closely with Logistics, Construction, Finance, Legal, Sales, and Project stakeholders to ensure sourcing decisions support business objectives and project execution requirements. 

• Support additional logistics procurement initiatives and sourcing activities within the German market as required by business needs. 

• Take ownership of the assigned procurement scope, creating structure, governance, and sustainable procurement practices where opportunities for improvement exist. 

Qualifications 

• 3+ years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a similar commercial function.  

• Native-level German language skills are mandatory.  

• Business-level English proficiency is essential, as all day-to-day communication, reporting, and documentation are conducted in English.  

• Experience in transport, logistics, heavy haulage, project cargo, infrastructure, energy, or other project-based industries is highly desirable. Exposure to oversized cargo transportation, route surveys, road modifications, permit management, or similar activities is an advantage.  

• Strong analytical skills, including experience with price analysis, supplier comparisons, cost tracking, and identifying opportunities for cost optimization. Advanced Excel skills are highly desirable.  

• Experience participating in supplier negotiations and supporting commercial agreement management.  

• Good understanding of sourcing processes, supplier management, and procurement best practices.  

• Experience with SAP Ariba (Sourcing module) or similar procurement platforms is considered an advantage.  

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.  

• Willingness to travel occasionally within Germany and the EMEA region, as required (typically less than 15%). 

Competencies

• Strong analytical and commercial mindset with exceptional attention to detail. Comfortable working with data, conducting detailed price and cost comparisons, identifying trends and improvement opportunities, and translating insights into actionable recommendations
• Results-oriented, accountable, and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and commitment to delivering objectives
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across functions, suppliers, and cultures
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and make sound decisions in a dynamic international environment
• Collaborative, adaptable, and easy to work with, fostering open communication and constructive partnerships with colleagues and suppliers

What We Offer 

We offer an exciting opportunity to join one of the world's leading renewable energy companies and play a key role in the procurement of transportation services supporting wind energy projects across the EMEA region. You will work in a highly international environment with significant exposure to strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration. The role offers opportunities for professional growth, responsibility, and direct impact on business performance and project success. 

Your benefits – because your contribution counts!

• Start & Perspective: Structured onboarding program and a permanent employment contract with long-term prospects 
• Development & Skills: Varied work in a forward-looking industry and individual opportunities for professional growth
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Overtime account, option to work from home up to 8 days per month, 30 days of vacation plus Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve off, and the option for a sabbatical 
• Add-Ons: Business bike, gym allowance, company pension plan, Germany-wide train ticket (Deutschlandticket) 
• Team & Culture: Scandinavian-inspired with flat hierarchies, informal culture, and great team spirit

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

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.

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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 200 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 39,000 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.