Supplier Onboarding Lead

The Digital Business Operations & Support team is part of the Digital Business Transformation area in Digital Solutions. We engage with Business Unit teams for the co-creation of our cohesive digital strategy and solutions to empower Vestas for efficient scalability. We work to ensure best practices and align development towards one digital strategy for Vestas. We ensure the delivery, implementation, and assessment of desired outcomes of relevant changes in close partnership with BUs and regional teams.

We are in the process of moving to a new operating model, by setting up in-house led digital product teams who are responsible for designing, building, and continuously optimizing our digital products. As our Supplier Onboarding Lead, you will join a cross-functional department located in Denmark (Aarhus and Copenhagen), the Philippines (Manila) and India (Chennai).

Digital Solutions > Digital Business Transformation > Idea-to-Market & Order-to-Delivery

Responsibilities

Business

• Oversee the end-to-end onboarding process for new suppliers, including reviewing and approving requests, ensuring data accuracy, and providing training and support to internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Produce reports to track the status of supplier onboarding requests and monitor compliance with targets
• Act as a point of contact for both suppliers and internal stakeholders, addressing any inquiries or issues related to the onboarding process
• Support implementation projects by providing expertise and guidance on the onboarding process
• Collaborate with the Product teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
• Create and maintain documentation of onboarding processes and procedures
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in supplier onboarding and procurement

People

• Talent building and development: Ensure the team is equipped with the needed skills in their current roles and develop employee talent to prepare them for future roles based on the career path identified
• Manage direct reports, ensuring both the professional and personal development of the team
• Motivate your team and celebrate successes, maintain performance levels, improve engagement, and monitor poor performance
• Review staffing structure including the span of control and ability levels to ensure the best possible team set-up

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or similar
• 5+ years of experience in supplier onboarding or related procurement roles
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement best practices and supplier management
• Experience with procurement systems and platforms.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills are beneficial
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• General knowledge of electronic procurement software
• Previous professional experience in a similar function is beneficial

Competencies

• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and projects, handling multiple deadlines
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with suppliers and cross-functional teams
• Excellent organizational and ability to prioritize, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy
• A customer-centric mindset and a motivation for delivering quality service

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 expertise to join us. We care and respect all employees and will offer attractive benefits which include: A broad program of on-job training, an ideal platform for professional and personal development, a Bonus Program, colorful team activities, etc. We put the emphasis on developing both personal and professional skills. In return, we expect you to achieve goals to achieve results. 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 July 2024.

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 173 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 29,000 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.