Senior Purchaser

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Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States and Canada.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Purchaser is regionally responsible for managing suppliers in North America, while collaborating closely with our global colleagues to procure the most competitive solutions for Vestas and our customers. They will work with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-performing procurement strategies while improving cost, quality and on time delivery

• Responsible for directing the business priorities to shape, define and execute the procurement strategy for the Service Crane category.
• Crane subject matter expert in procuring crane services to support turbine repair, maintenance, and special projects. White collar, safety professionals, and other support personal related to wind services site activities.
• Manage and represent global initiatives at the RPO level
• Ability to manage the RFP process from specification development, quote process, supplier selection, contract development, stakeholder management and business awards.
• Close collaboration with key local and global stakeholders including construction, sales, project management, engineering, quality, legal and supply chain to optimize scope cost competitiveness
• Attend weekly sales management calls and translate potential contracts into procurement activities
• Provide weekly report out of all contract's status including future projects to align stakeholders with customer expectations
• Understand and interpret technical specifications. Ability to develop business cases with total cost of ownership financial analysis to enable decisions based on technical requirements.
• Directly manage new and existing regional supplier relationships and leverage internal stakeholder/category relationships to build global supplier partnerships professionally manage strategic purchasing initiatives and develop reporting materials (power point presentations, business cases, etc.)
• Build supplier market intelligence and ensure that supply base data is available to support business decisions
• Implement and manage all aspects of the supplier development, contracting and buy to pay processes, including proper risk management
• Be the primary point of escalation and resolution for scope related supplier issues.
• Ability to work with and guide change with our Suppliers to meet Vestas business requirements.
• Ability to mentor other Purchasers in RPO

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in global supply chain management, engineering or other related business studies
• 5+ years' work experience in procurement or other related supply chain management field
• Significant experience gathering market intelligence (understanding/interest in global markets, material trends, politics, etc.)
• Significant experience building business cases or strategies (for a category, commodity, piece of the supply chain or for a business unit, etc.)
• Advanced MS Excel (minimum of pivot tables, v-look up, etc.)
• Advanced contract management experience
• Advanced negotiation experience for supplier negotiations (Lead negotiation experienced)
• Industry experience (renewables, energy, manufacturing/factory environment, etc.) is desired
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Solution oriented, problem solver
• Cross cultural skills (will work as part of an international team)
• Ability to prioritize in tight deadlines
• High level business acumen (understanding of financial statements, cash flow, EBIT, inventory, etc.)
• Project management skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Advanced ability to create and deliver presentations and business cases
• Ability to lead a cross-functional team
• Aptitude for construction, transport of large goods or technology (basic understanding of construction, engineering or manufacturing concepts ie. ability to read drawings or knowledge of machining, forging, casting, welding, assembly, etc.)
• Candidate needs to be self-motivated, find opportunities and have ability to make sound decisions
• Must have strategic purchasing experience, not only operational procurement/buying.

Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, SAP and additional software programs)
• Solid familiarity with commercial contracts, both Master Service Agreements and Project Specific agreements
• High level of experience in negotiating contract redlines with suppliers and collaborating with legal
• Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms in English
• Experience in identifying cost out opportunities, developing and executing cost out initiatives
• Ability to work flexible hours and with variety of cultures (coordinating with various time zones)
• Ability to effectively lead a cross functional team that may include internal, external, domestic and international stakeholders

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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.

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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.