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Work towards The Green Transition. Vestas Global Procurement is one of the leading Procurement organizations and is overall responsible for all strategic Procurement activities within Vestas Wind System. Supplier Account Management, Negotiations, cost out initiatives, Category Strategy Development and Implementation are key areas. Managing costs, supplier performances, localization projects and new product development projects are our major focus areas.

Manufacturing and Global Procurement > COO APAC > Service Solutions Procurement APAC

Responsibilities

As a Specialist you will be amongst a creative procurement team and be responsible for Indirect, Construction, creative solutions and wind turbine components for the Vestas Service Business unit. We pride ourselves on treating each other with respect and supporting each other to stay focused, committed, and always motivated. Your exposure and visibility are high, and the role offers the opportunity to both contribute to the strategic agenda as well as gaining experience in daily high-impact operational decisions. You will be reporting to the Head of Service Solutions Procurement APAC.

Responsibilities include and not limited to 

• Participate in strategy and roadmap development
• Drive and lead cross-functional projects within your commodity
• Secure service requirements are an integral part of Category Teams within Vestas, leverage scale, secure supply at right price and quality, and compliant with Vestas’s policies
• Global lead on annual Negotiations, Supply base and supply chain optimization
• Take full responsibility to drive and coordinate optimization projects
• Secure and implement Procurement processes related to suppliers, not limited to Risk Assessment, Supplier Relationship Management and Supplier Account Plans
• Actively complete and collaborate with all functions
• Work closely with the Matrix organization on the Strategy Execution 

Qualifications

• A masters degree in a supply chain or international business
• At least 10-15 years of proven experience with Wind Turbine Manufacturers, heavy engineering or Similar industries.
• High-level experience with stakeholder management
• You are a skilled IT user (SAP, SAP ARIBA and Microsoft Office)
• As our corporate language is English, fluency in English is needed, both verbally and in writing

Language and other reuirements

• Business Japanese language skill with business level English.
• Currently withholds Japanese work permit. 

Competencies

• 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.
• Good English communication skill

What We Offer

We offer an exciting and international job with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development possibilities in an inspiring environment at a global 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 high technical commitment.

• Great colleagues that support each other and work together
• Solid opportunities for professional and personal development
• A broad interface with many stakeholders
• The opportunity to create the best supplier collaboration
• The opportunity to make your mark on our service sales strategy
• A position where you can contribute to a greener and sustainable future

Additional information

Primary work location: Tokyo head office. 5 days a week.

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 31st of May 2024.

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 145 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.