Senior Purchaser (m/f/d)

Do you want to play an active role in wind energy? At Vestas, you can! 

As the global leader in wind energy, we advance innovation to create a more sustainable world. With us, you will handle meaningful responsibilities, grow both professionally and personally, and work in an environment that encourages collaboration, motivation, and fresh ideas

Would you like to contribute your skills in an international environment? At Vestas, you’ll find exciting projects, modern ways of working, and real opportunities to make an impact. 

Take the next step and start your journey as a Senior Purchaser (m/f/d).

About the Department:

Our team supports offshore and onshore wind projects across the NCE region. We enable safe, timely, and cost-efficient project delivery by optimizing supplier selection across critical offshore categories such as marine transportation, vessels, crane operations, installation services, and Balance of Plant (BOP).

As part of the team, you will act as a senior procurement professional within offshore construction, supporting high-value procurement activities and guiding the organization on best practices.

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

Your responsibilities – here's where you can get involved! 

• You act as a subject matter specialist in offshore procurement, covering all technician-related activities from a procurement perspective.
• You manage and support complex sourcing and negotiations for offshore construction scopes (e.g. pre-installation, supervision, construction).
• You provide guidance and coaching to procurement colleagues on offshore procurement strategies, contract structures, and supplier engagement.
• You develop and implement category strategies for offshore spend areas, ensuring alignment with project and business needs.
• You partner with project teams, sales, and supply chain to ensure availability of subcontractor capacity at optimal cost, quality, and safety standards.
• You ensure supplier performance management, including HSE compliance, quality, and delivery for offshore operations.
• You identify and implement initiatives to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) and improve operational efficiency.
• You act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, representing procurement in complex offshore project discussions.
• You support continuous improvement, standardization, and knowledge sharing across offshore procurement activities.

Your profile – how you contribute

• You have a minimum of 5+ years of procurement experience, with experience in offshore wind, marine logistics, or indirect procurement.
• You have practical experience in strategic sourcing and contract negotiations for offshore or high-value logistics categories.
• You hold an educational background in procurement, supply chain, engineering, logistics, or a similar field.
• You have experience handling large-scale, high-value spend portfolios.
• You can communicate with and guide stakeholders effectively without formal authority.
• Very good English skills, both written and spoken, round off your profile.

Your competencies - this is what sets you apart!

• You have a thorough understanding of offshore market dynamics, supplier landscapes, and contracting models.
• You demonstrate effective stakeholder management skills, including effective communication with senior project and business leaders.
• You bring a methodical, structured, and solution-oriented mindset.
• You are adept at handling complex situations while prioritizing tasks in an offshore project environment.
• You collaborate effectively with cross-functional and international teams.
• You have a continuous improvement mindset with a clear focus on safety, quality, and cost.

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.