Senior Purchaser

Vestas are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Purchaser to join our collaborative team in Melbourne. You will be working with fantastic team of procurement professionals who work with vendors for our service operations division.

APAC Regional Procurement Organization (RPO) is responsible for managing the spend for countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, India, Thailand, etc with external suppliers.

With a matrix organization, with global and regional roles, the RPO ensures the deployment of common strategy and processes with same overall objectives across all Vestas regions. We help our Service business and Production Facilities deliver projects safely, on time, in budget, with the right quality by driving supplier selection and contracting.

You will be reporting to the Head of Service Procurement, the full team is working cross-functionally and responsible for managing all Procurement activities related to the Service business.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for hiring Crane Service, Manpower Services and Transportation services for wind energy projects during the servicing phase
• Ideally have onshore wind turbine project knowledge and shall be responsible for all service procurement for wind sites
• RFQ process, establishing supplier selection criteria, evaluating alternative suppliers and drive final supplier selection in partnership with internal stakeholders
• Generating quote comparison, negotiation strategies and will negotiate supplier contracts and agreements
• Candidate shall be responsible for write/alter complex documents such as Letters of Authorization (LOA), Letters of Intent and Contracts in collaboration with our Legal team
• Keep track of cost out initiatives and generate management reports on same
• Adhere to sourcing processes in accordance with global processes and standards
• Execute risk assessments of suppliers, using the standard risk tools

Competencies

• Proven work experience as a Sourcing/Procurement Engineer
• Understanding of wind market dynamics and sound business judgment
• Ability to negotiate and finalize high value contracts
• Expert in figures including collecting, analyzing and interpreting data
• Solid judgment with ability to make good decisions
• Expertise in preparing Power point Presentations
• SAP/Ariba platform expertise

What We Offer

• We offer an exciting and international job with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development possibilities in an inspiring environment at the world's leading wind turbine manufacturer
• We value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions
• You will become part of a highly professional environment with a strong technical commitment

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.