Commodity Lead/Senior Purchaser

Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement > Mechanical

Vestas Global Procurement is responsible for all procurement activities within Vestas, including leading cross-functional category teams, negotiations and contract management, development of end-to-end cost out initiatives, category strategy development and supplier relationship management.

This position is a part of the Mechanical team within the Nacelle area with a global team located in Aarhus, Porto, Tianjin, São Paulo and Chennai. You will have the global procurement responsibility for the commodity Composite Covers, including the supplier account management for critical suppliers within the commodity. 

Responsibilities

You will join an experienced global team with a high level of strategic exposure within Vestas. You will become a specialist within your area and will have a broad interface across the organization. Overall expected deliverables include:

• Leading the Covers and Collisite Commodity team and overall responsible for commodity strategy development
• Supplier Account Manager for critical covers and collisite suppliers, with whom you will make account plans containing joint strategies and cost-out initiatives
• Organize the segmentation of the supply base and build a close relationship with the strategic suppliers in the commodity to continuously deliver value through long term partnership
• Stakeholder management, both internal and external, to secure alignment across different stakeholders. Keep management informed and advised about the commodity, suppliers, and the market
• Play a key role in Vestas' processes and projects across the organization, e.g., new production introduction, modularization, localization, design-to-cost and cost out initiatives
• Oversee the negotiation process end-to-end with involvement of your key stakeholders to reduce costs with a focus on what is best for Vestas. And as a result, secure outstanding contract management
• Be a change agent who can collaborate, and partner with stakeholders to produce results for Vestas and apply changes effectively
• Engage purposefully in the global Nacelle team, contributing to excellence with your colleagues across the globe

Qualifications

• A degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or similar
• Experience with strategic procurement or related supply chain activities
• Experience within commodity management, including commodity strategy development
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Products
• Effective communication skills incl. fluency in English, both spoken and written

Competencies

• Stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders across different cultures and regions
• An initiative-taker who faces challenges with resolve
• Dedicated collaborator who knows that a joint effort is essential
• Able to see the big picture with a keen eye for details
• Results-oriented profile with the capability to perform in a challenging environment
• Stakeholder management skills with the ability to bring people together and to communicate efficiently with internal and external stakeholders
• Negotiation skills - capable of gathering, analyzing, and evaluating inputs and translating them into clear negotiation positions and arguments

What we offer

We offer you an exciting and challenging job with valuable opportunities for professional and personal development within a well-established company in the renewable energy industry. You will be provided with a unique opportunity to set your footprints within an essential area in Vestas.

You will join an international team with a great team spirit where there is room for differences and accomplishments are celebrated as a group. You will join a friendly office environment in Porto, collaborating with a skilled team of co-workers. We value the social interactions in the office highly and there are regularly arranged social events outside the workplace.

Additional information

This is a hybrid position based in Porto, Portugal and requires up to 25 travel days per year.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, therefore, early applications are encouraged. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV in English.

Please note: We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time.

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.

BEWARE – RECRUITMENT FRAUD
It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link, https://www.vestas.com/en/careers/our-recruitment-process

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.