Global Strategic Purchaser

Há 5 dias

leça do balio, Portugal Vestas Tempo inteiro

Do you get interested in working with a skilled team in an inspiring work environment?

Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement> Service Procurement - Powertrain & Blades

Join Vestas, a company focused on sustainable energy solutions and be part of our Service Material Procurement team. This department oversees the worldwide acquisition of service materials, ensuring the functionality and effectiveness of Vestas' global operations. Service is one of the core strategic focuses for Vestas, crucial for maintaining our excellence and supporting our goal to shape a greener future. By joining this team, you will contribute to the reliability and efficiency of our service operations, directly affecting the performance and sustainability of our wind turbines worldwide.

Responsibilities

As the Global Strategic Purchaser for Lubricants, you will:

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies for lubricants, aligning with Vestas' overall business goals
  • Manage one of the largest spends within Service Material Procurement, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality procurement
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with critical strategic suppliers, who are also some of Vestas' largest customers
  • Coordinate cross-functional projects to optimize the supply chain and enhance supplier performance
  • Conduct annual negotiations to secure the best agreements and solutions for Vestas
  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including sales, to align procurement strategies with customer needs and enable the sale of more turbines
  • Seek to engage suppliers in managing the uptime and reliability of our turbines, promoting a teamwork-oriented method to uphold high performance standards

Qualifications

  • A relevant university degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
  • 2+ years of experience in strategic procurement. If this experience is within the lubricants or related industry it will be valued
  • Ability to negotiate with skill and oversee cross-departmental projects
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken
  • Advanced IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Capable stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain consistent relationships
  • A big-picture thinker with a holistic and forward-thinking mindset
  • Proficient in problem-solving and critical thinking, utilizing a methodical and evidence-based strategy
  • Action-oriented and motivated to turn ideas into reality, finding creative solutions
  • Customer-oriented, always seeking to understand and meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders
  • Continuously seek opportunities for improvement and advance the organization’s goals
  • A contributing member who is focused on reaching goals and carrying out initiatives to completion
  • Interested in sustainable energy solutions and motivated to contribute to a greener future

What We Offer

We offer an exciting and stimulating role within Vestas' Global Procurement team. You will be part of an innovative organization that values collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement. By joining Vestas, you will have the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally, working alongside experienced and inspiring colleagues from around the world. We provide an encouraging and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for career development and advancement. This role offers significant tasks and criticality, providing a platform for substantial growth and development. Your contributions will be crucial in supporting Vestas' strategic focus on service, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our wind turbines and facilitating the transition to sustainable energy.

Additional information

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible, as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume in English.

DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise 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 185 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 30,000 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 and follow us on our social media channels.

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