Commodity Specialist

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Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement > Weldments

Do you want to become a part of a global procurement organization where the team is highly motivated, and you are empowered? If yes, here is your opportunity to be a part of Global Procurement in Vestas, where you will be able to set your footprint in the no. 1 company within sustainable energy.

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 Weldments team within the Nacelle area with a global team located in Aarhus, Porto, Tianjin, Taipei, and Chennai. You will have the global procurement responsibility for the commodity Nacelle Structures, including the supplier account management for two 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 Nacelle Structures Commodity team and overall responsible for commodity strategy development
• Supplier Account Manager for two Nacelle Structure suppliers, with whom you will partially 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 a 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
• Manage the negotiation process end-to-end with involvement of your key stakeholders to reduce cost with a focus on what is best for Vestas. And as a result, secure high-quality contract management
• Be a change agent who can align with, collaborate with, and partner with stakeholders to deliver results for Vestas and implement changes effectively
• Be engaged in the global Nacelle team, supporting 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
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Competencies

• Stakeholder management skills with confidence to engage with internal and external stakeholders across different cultures and regions
• Motivated, ready to contribute, and curious to learn and improve
• Willing to question the way things are done
• Cooperative team member who understands that getting results is a team sport
• Able to see the big picture with a natural eye for details
• Results-oriented profile with the capability to perform in a demanding environment
• Effective communication skills across different audiences
• 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 great opportunities for professional and personal development within a well-known 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 teamwork matters. You will be part of a great office environment in Porto with a team of great colleagues. 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 days of travel 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.

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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 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. 
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