Supply Development Specialist

Vestas Technology & Operations > Supply Chain > Supply Management

We manage the global inventory and availability of all spare parts for maintaining installed turbines. As part of an international team, responsible for planning and collaborating with external suppliers to ensure high delivery performance and availability. Moreover, you will also be contributing to the transformation strategy and development of our Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with the Procurement function and Operational buying team to represent Vestas with one single voice in front of the suppliers
• Understanding supplier needs to be able to deliver the right information back
• Making sure that suppliers stick to the forecast and deliver according to plan
• After signing off with the supplier, delivering constrained demand signal back to planning and risk team
• Managing and mitigating future supply constraints in collaboration with suppliers and internal planning
• Partnering with ARIBA team to understand forecast logic and cleaning bugs
• Measuring forecast and supply deviations and reporting both up and downstream
• Focus on supplier development: reducing material lead times, localization and VMI strategies
• Develop, together with your new team, the strategy to ensure the highest possible on-time delivery from our supplier base

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree combined with at least 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain, logistics and supplier management
• Solid experience coordinating a global Supply Chain Organization
• Strategic mindset with solid stakeholder management skills
• Good understanding of the wind industry or similar fast-paced industries
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) 

Competencies

• Cross-functional management skills in a global and matrix organization
• Ability to engage and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including senior executives from various functions
• Ability to handle multiple short and long-term priorities
• Analytical skills
• A convincing communicator who knows how to mobilize people 

What we offer

We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring and diverse work environment within the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We value initiative, responsibility, involvement, and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will become part of a highly professional environment with significant technical commitment and lots of passion. Vestas is growing and developing, and we want you to grow with us.

Additional information

This is a hybrid position based in Porto, Portugal and requires up to 30 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.

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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.