Global Strategic Purchaser

Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement > Tools

Vestas Global Procurement is an award-winning, well-regarded procurement function within a global OEM for sustainable and renewable energy solutions. We are overall responsible for all Procurement activities within Vestas, including leading global and cross-functional teams, developing and implementing commodity strategies across modules, creating and capturing end-to-end value, supplier relationship management and supplier account management, performance metrics monitoring and development.

You will join an experienced team with a high level of interaction within the value chain. You will work closely with stakeholders at all levels to understand business requirements and secure execution of commodity strategies toward suppliers, ensuring a sustainable, scalable, and reliable supply base.

In this role, you will contribute to the development and delivery of a global portfolio of onshore and offshore wind infrastructure projects, from supply and installation only to full turnkey projects. With a scope of over € 450m annual spend, predominantly consisting of Transport, Construction and Service tools.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for global procurement of TCM tools used both in On and Offshore
• Manage procurement-related activities in the cross-functional team and secure alignment with relevant stakeholders in relation to e.g., new product introduction, costing, and supplier risk and performance management, supplier selection, qualification, negotiation and contracting
• Supplier consolidation to ensure supply chain optimization based on total landed cost, strategy and roadmap development with your commodity member
• Procurement deliverables in new product introduction, Master data management and contract management of NDAs, Purchase Agreements, Price Agreements, etc.
• Full understanding of Commodity KPI governance and effective engagement in performance improvement to meet targets

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in global procurement and relevant bachelor's degree in e.g., Business, Engineering, Economics, Finance
• Efficient communication skills and extensive experience with stakeholder management
• Comprehensive analytical experience and able to work in Excel and with pivots
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Competencies

• You are professional and dependable by nature with a solid sense of quality
• You are comfortable with shifting priorities and have a motivated approach
• You thrive in a complex environment, surrounded by good colleagues across the value chain
• Good commercial skills for tender processes and negotiation
• Good at identifying and defining problems, including cost analysis and financial abilities
• Result-oriented attitude and an ability to handle changing priorities
• Solid analytic skills and ability to derive tangible implications/conclusions from facts and data

What we offer

Vestas offers a position where you, together with a skilled team, can explore SRM, cost optimization and change management programs with global sourcing. You will develop your skills in the Vestas Indirect Procurement transformation and contribute to Vestas' competitiveness.

Additional information

This is a hybrid position based in Porto, Portugal and requires up to 20% travel. Applicants must be authorized to work in Portugal. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV in English.

Please note: We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time.

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

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.

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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 200 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 39,000 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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