Global Strategic Purchaser, Service Material Procurement

Job title:

Global Strategic Purchaser, Service Material Procurement

Company:

Vestas

Job description

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for a new and exciting opportunity? If so, then Vestas may have the opportunity for you! We are looking for a Global Strategic Purchaser to join our Global Service Procurement team.Manufacturing and Global Procurement
Global Procurement
Service Material Procurement
You will become part of a creative global procurement team covering electricals components for the Vestas Service Business globally. We pride ourselves on treating each other with respect and supporting each other to stay focused, committed, and motivated at all times. You will be reporting to the Procurement Manager of electrical components for service business in Vestas, located in Aarhus, DenmarkResponsibilitiesYour everyday activities will be characterized by high speed and the requirement to engage in, direct and prioritize between multiple critical projects. Overall expected deliverables include:

• Participate in strategy and roadmap development for the transformer and switchgear commodity
• Drive and lead cross-functional projects within transformer and switchgear
• Global lead on annual negotiations, supply base and supply chain optimization
• Build a close relationship with key suppliers in the commodity and continue to deliver value through long term supplier account management and partnerships
• Take full responsibility to drive and coordinate E2E optimization projects
• Secure service requirements within transformer and switchgear is part of module teams
• Work closely with the matrix regional organization on strategy execution

Qualifications

• 2,5+ years of experience with strategic procurement
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering
• Experience with handling large yearly procurement budgets
• Advanced IT skills (proficient with Microsoft Office Package, especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint)
• We welcome experience within the wind industry
• Fluency in English

Competencies

• You are highly motivated to take initiative, drive progress and has a natural curiosity
• A team player and values formal and informal engagement with your colleagues
• An open approach to encourage stakeholder inputs and a structured and fact-based approach to secure ideas are prioritized and implemented
• Strong analytical skills with a natural motivation for detailed analysis
• You are not afraid to challenge status quo!

What we offer
We offer you an exciting and very stimulating job with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development within the renewable energy industry. You will have a unique opportunity to set your mark within an essential area in Vestas. You will be an integral part of an international team, where everyone wants to make a difference.Additional information
Work Location: Aarhus Denmark or Porto
Application Date: 16 August 2023
Start Date: ASAP or upon mutual agreement
For addition questions please reach out to Procurement Manager Silas Miersen Warmbold, at +45 52261447BEWARE – RECRUITMENT FRAUD
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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 to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.

Expected salary

Location

Aarhus, Midtjylland

Job date

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:38:34 GMT

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