Head of Construction & Transport Procurement APAC SEA & ANZ

Vestas Wind have opened a prestigious role for a Head of Construction & Transport Procurement APAC to join our team in Melbourne.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established business yet bring your own knowledge and experience to guide the Procurement team to work with our four corporate values: Simplicity, Collaboration, Accountability and Passion.

The Customer Project Execution and Transport (CPxT) Procurement team is responsible for the strategic sourcing of all industrial service providers who support Vestas with qualified manpower and equipment for the transportation and construction of our wind power plants.
Through early engagement of our business partners, we secure the best value engineered solution for the development and construction of our EPC and Supply & Installation projects. With a cross-functional team of stakeholders, we strategically develop partnerships to enable sustainable growth and drive value for our end customers.
 
You will be part of a highly dynamic and diverse team, that are excited about the prospects of Renewables in the region and our purpose to fight climate change.
We offer a rewarding, purpose-based career in a diverse and international environment. You will be heading a team in charge of the strategic sourcing of a portfolio of projects from early sales engagement to final execution.

Responsibilities

• Regional Stakeholder Management & accountability for all escalations from regional Customer Project Execution & Logistics Team
• Daily people management of all regional employees, including support and coaching of employees in all procurement related tasks
• Secure right capability in the regional procurement organisations
• Maintain and build Vestas' relationship with suppliers, develop solutions to meet our project and end customer needs
• Establish and develop partnerships with cross functionally selected suppliers to gain competitive advantages and drive value
• Provide tangible input from the region to Global category team to formalize Global and regional strategy content and regionalized focus and priorities. Roll out Regional Construction & Transport Procurement strategies for Balance of Plant, Transportation, Cranes and Installation
• Lead the Procurement process throughout the bidding process, ensuring safety, quality, delivery and competitivity of our supplier base
• Lead the team through commercial contract negotiations and develop bid, negotiation and commercial strategies
• Build supply market intelligence and ensure that the supply base is available to enable our sustainable growth strategy
• Ensure that all cost out and value creation opportunities are identified, and that relevant risk assessments are completed and acted upon to reduce risk

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's degree in engineering, business, law or finance
• 10+ years of procurement, commercial or project management experience, ideally within wind energy, power plants, infrastructure or the construction industry
• 6+ years in leadership position
• Strong business acumen and passion for the development of supplier relationship

Competencies

• Experience with commercial negotiations and high level of commercial acumen
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams
• Able to manage complex supplier relationships
• Ability to negotiate large infrastructure projects
• Well organized and disciplined approach
• Show initiative and creativity in finding solutions
• Sociable and communicative approach
• Confidence in presenting to senior levels
• Strong negotiator and influencing style

What We Offer

• We offer an exciting job with great development opportunities in a progressive, committed and international environment, You will have a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while contributing to future business results across the value chain
• A diverse and strong safety culture in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
• Global and regional career development prospects

Our Benefits

• Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
• Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
• A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
• Flexible workplace arrangements
• 18 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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 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.