The Regional Procurement Office (RPO) EMEA is responsible for procurement activities across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Balkans. Within RPO EMEA, the Logistics Procurement Hub manages the sourcing of inland transportation services for wind turbine components, including port handling, factory-to-port transport, and delivery to installation sites. Our diverse and collaborative team supports wind energy projects across the region.
Responsibilities
The Logistics Senior Purchaser (m/f/d) is responsible for leading the sourcing and procurement of transport services for wind turbine components across the EMEA region, ensuring competitive, compliant, and strategically aligned solutions that support both tendering activities and project execution.
The role includes developing sourcing strategies, leading complex RFQs, conducting market analysis, negotiating commercial agreements, and managing supplier performance. The Specialist will work closely with stakeholders across logistics, construction, sales, finance, and legal functions to deliver value, mitigate risks, support business objectives, and contribute to winning projects and successful project execution.
This position is ideal for an experienced procurement professional with a strong commercial mindset, proven negotiation skills, and the ability to independently manage procurement activities in a dynamic international environment.
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What We Offer
We offer an exciting opportunity to join one of the world's leading renewable energy companies and play a key role in the procurement of transportation services supporting wind energy projects across the EMEA region. You will work in a highly international environment with significant exposure to strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration. The role offers opportunities for professional growth, responsibility, and direct impact on business performance and project success.
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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.
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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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