Purchaser

The SSC Procurement Department is comprised of multiple work streams within Procurement such as Indirect Buying, Purchasing, and Digitalization & Processes. This role is under the Purchasing team which collaborates closely with the Global and Regional Procurement organizations on purchasing activities (i.e. source-to-contract activities, spend management, and supplier negotiation).

Procurement Excellence & Sustainability > Procurement SSC > Purchasing

Responsibilities

You shall be accountable for the execution of the end-to-end purchasing process, or some parts thereof, which covers requirement definition, supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting, as well as all other relevant steps within the full process. You may be responsible for the category and/or spend management of selected commodities within Global or Regional Procurement.

• Process NDA requests, convert contract request workspaces to contract workspaces in Ariba
• Conduct sourcing activities (RFx) with agreed vendors and negotiate to reach the best possible outcome for Vestas
• Participate or join in the selection, qualification, negotiation, and contracting with suppliers within the category
• Guide tenders and/or initiate the creation of supply agreements such as non-disclosure agreements, purchasing agreements, framework agreements, etc.
• Optimize the current supply base, including cost by doing cost-outs or savings initiatives
• Worked across different business units within Vestas and provided input to and implementation of the category/regional procurement strategies
• Implement continuous improvement programs both internally and at the suppliers with a special focus on cost-saving initiatives, supplier optimization, and component standardization
• Ensure adherence to KPIs set by Global Sourcing regarding safety, quality, cost, delivery, innovation, and sustainability
• May perform deep-dive analysis to improve the KPIs
• Perform data analysis on tenders and spend visibility and other relevant procurement analytics activities

Qualifications

• Academic degree in engineering or business studies
• 3-5 years of work experience in Purchasing or another position requiring professional coordination and business skills
• Great interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Effective and solution-oriented problem solver
• Able to work in a multicultural environment
• Could have working knowledge of SAP & BI

Competencies

• Great interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Constructive and solution-oriented problem solver
• Able to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications. Knowledge of SAP & Bl is beneficial
• Fluent English is essential

What we offer

Vestas provides an open, respectful global culture, an attractive compensation package and long-term career development. Choose us, choose a good future! To meet business growth needs, Vestas needs a lot of professionals to join us. We respect all employees and will offer attractive benefits, including on-the-job training, a platform for personal and professional development, a Bonus Program, and team activities. We put the emphasis on developing both personal and professional skills. In return, we expect you to be part of activities to produce positive outcomes. Choose us, choose a solid future!

Additional Information

We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before the 31st of January 2025.

Additional Benefits

• Fitness Subsidy
• Retirement Benefit Plan

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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.

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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