Procurement Process Excellence & Capability Specialist

Procurement Process & Capability is under the Procurement Transformation & Operations Department with Procurement. We are responsible for enabling a well-functioning, future-ready Procurement organization through process excellence, governance, digitalization, and capability development. The department supports Procurement Transformation initiatives by managing end-to-end procurement process design, implementation, and continuous improvement, while ensuring alignment between processes, systems, policies, and organizational capabilities. Working closely with Procurement, Digital Solutions, and business stakeholders, the team establishes and maintains governance frameworks, supports audit readiness and compliance requirements, advances process digitalization and automation, and develops competency frameworks, training programs, and capability-building initiatives that enable sustainable adoption of new ways of working and support the long-term transformation of Procurement organization.

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Responsibilities:

As a Process Specialist, you will:

• Advance process excellence and continuous improvement across the Source-to-Contract (S2C) process landscape, ensuring alignment with business objectives and global process standards
• Manage and support the implementation and adoption of new processes, digital solutions, and ways of working, enabling business transformation and operational efficiency
• Partner with key stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, Legal, IT, and the business to identify improvement opportunities and translate business needs into scalable process solutions
• Ensure process compliance, governance, and data quality through effective process design, controls, and adherence to established standards
• Manage change management activities, including stakeholder engagement, communication, training, and adoption of new processes and tools
• Identify and pursue digitalization and automation opportunities to simplify processes, improve user experience, and increase business value
• Analyze process performance, risks, and dependencies, and recommend improvements based on data, insights, and business priorities
• Support cross-functional initiatives and change programs by promoting smooth execution and delivery of desired business outcomes

Qualifications:

We imagine that you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 5+ years of experience within Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Business Process Management, or a similar discipline
• Extensive experience supporting process improvement, transformation, or digitalization efforts in a global organization
• Experience with process mapping and modelling methodologies and tools (e.g., ARIS, Visio, Signavio, or similar)
• Knowledge of Source-to-Contract or Source-to-Pay processes
• Experience with SAP, Ariba, or equivalent enterprise platforms
• Lean, Six Sigma, or other process excellence certifications are beneficial

Competencies:

To be effective in this role, we believe that you:

• Solid process excellence mindset with experience in process optimization, standardization, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to understand complex business challenges and translate them into simple, effective, and sustainable process solutions.
• Effective stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage and work with across functions and organizational levels.
• Experience supporting change management and encouraging adoption in transformation initiatives.
• Solid structured and problem-solving capabilities, including process analysis, root cause identification, and solution design.
• Structured and forward-thinking approach with a clear focus on execution and delivering business value.
• Solid communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills.
• Curious, structured, and motivated by improving processes, enabling digitalization, and supporting organizational growth.

What We Offer:

You will become part of a global organization committed to sustainable energy solutions, where you will play a key role in shaping and improving business processes, driving digital transformation, and supporting the continued development of world-class procurement capabilities.

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.