Regional Procurement Program Specialist

Do you want to be part of a great international company world leader in wind energy? If yes, Vestas has opportunities for you to further expand these capabilities in the wind industry. 

    
Manufacturing and Global Procurement > COO APAC > Regional Procurement Program Mgt APAC
Vestas Global Procurement is an award-winning best in class Procurement function. We are responsible for all procurement activities within Vestas Wind System A/S, the global leader in Wind Power Plant and Service solutions. 

Responsibilities

• In alignment with global portfolio and procurement program management (GPPM) to track all New Product Introduction (NPI) and Technology Transfer (TT) Projects in the region and ensure all risks are captured, addressed and communicated to regional procurement office (RPO) and GPPM. 
• Ensure the selected Projects and New product introduction in the region are executed on time fulfilling Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost Targets of the company as per Plan
• Ensure resource availability with all stake-holders to manage projects within organization without any delays. To ensure resource are allocated by line manager with proper registration
• Be a single point of contact for all connected departments like Planning, Technology, Sourcing and Production factories to make sure effective communication & data sharing is available across all stake-holders during Product development cycle.
• Will be responsible for reaching 1) Required Safety level in any given project 2) Quality of the outcome of the project, 2) Delivery / Completion schedule targeted & 3) Also the Cost Targets set for the execution & as well as a result of the project., thereby held responsible for the integrated approach with all relevant functions with effective project management skills.
• Identification of Critical Path and proactive mitigation of key risks in project cycle including appropriate communication to key stakeholders and Management team
• In connection with global procurement risk responsible and APAC risk responsible to ensure project / non-project risk related to procurement are captured, correctly categorized, owner addressed, properly handled and reported out 
• Be able to contribute effectively to Stakeholder Management together with the skills on both the Technical and Commercial sides

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering or Business
• PMP certification Preferred 
• Minimum 8 years of experience in handling Projects as Project or Sourcing Manager
• Fluent English

Competencies

• Self-driven, proactive - take responsibility to ensure results
• Take responsibility for own area and interact as integrated team-member with other team members
• Accept guidelines from functional Management and proactively inform them on issues, risks etc. for full transparency on progress, situation etc
• Should have been a Project Manager for Medium & Large projects involving cross Functional & cross-Cultural teams
• Progress project even when process is ambiguous
• High level of Project management skills with technical back-ground
• Should have exposure into development life-cycle of engineering components as well - right from the process of validation of technical drawings & details, supplier development (PPAP) and pricing finalization

What we offer 

Vestas provides an open, respectful and global culture, attractive compensation package and long-term career development. Choose us, choose a brilliant future! To meet business growth needs, Vestas needs a lot of people to join us. 
We care about and respect all employees and will offer attractive benefits which include: on-the-job training, a good platform for professional and personal development, a bonus program, colorful team activities, etc. 
We emphasize developing both personal and professional skills. In return, we expect you to make an effort to achieve results. 

Additional information 

Primary work location: Tianjin, China 
You can apply online by clicking on the "Apply Online" button at the top or bottom of this page 
Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before the 30th of April 2024

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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 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. 
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