Purchasing Manager

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Are you a top performer and want to be a part of an award-winning team, where the ambitions are high? Do you seek empowerment to make a real difference? Will you thrive in a truly global environment, where you will get a broad interface?

If yes, here is your opportunity to be a part of Global Procurement in Vestas, where you will be able to set your footprint in the no. 1 company within sustainable energy.

Global Procurement Powertrain, Nacelles & Towers Nacelle Load & Enclosure Weldments & Covers
Vestas Global Procurement is responsible for all procurement activities within Vestas, including leading cross functional category teams, negotiations and contract management, development of end-2-end cost out initiatives, category strategy development and supplier relationship management.

This position is related to the Nacelle and Hub area and more specifically managing the Weldments and Covers Category, including all large steel structures, sheet metal items, Covers etc. The team consist of five employees located in Denmark, China and India whereby the functional leadership rest within the Purchase Manager.

Responsibilities
You will take over a commodity with a high degree of complexity in the sense that you will be managing everything from core strategic components and suppliers to a large supply base delivering low spend, high mix items. The commodity has a spend of +250 mEUR and more than 150 suppliers and 3000 items. Your everyday activities will be characterised by operating in a high paced environment and balancing the leadership role of the team while at the same time setting the commodity strategies as well as strategic direction for the team. Overall expected deliverables include:

  • Develop the strategies within the core areas of Weldments and Covers
  • Provide clear leadership and support personal and professional development for the purchasers in the team
  • Work actively to reduce the complexity of the area through supply base consolidation, optimised delivery setups etc.
  • Build a close relationship with the key suppliers within the commodity and continue delivering value through supplier account management
  • Become a part of the Nacelle & Hub management team which in addition the Director also includes 4 other Purchase Managers. This includes being part of setting the overall direction for the team as well as continuously focusing on optimising the organisation, processes and "ways of working"
  • Become part of the Powertrain & Nacelles extended management team, where you together with your Purchasing Manager colleagues, will contribute to the organisational development of the full global department.
  • Building a strong network within Vestas, including close engagement with colleagues from Technology, Production, Service and Quality. Further, provide pro-active stakeholder management, including stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience with strategic procurement combined with a degree in either business or engineering
  • Proven record of strong stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Experience with managing a team
  • Advanced skills within PPT and Excel required
  • Experience with steel components an advantage but not a pre-requisite

Competencies
The successful candidate has a drive and motivation which is second to none. You are a passionate leader whose dedication shines through and affects others. You are open-minded and have a natural curiosity. Furthermore, we are looking for a profile who has/is:

  • An open approach to encourage stakeholder inputs and with a can-do mindset which secures that ideas are prioritised and implemented
  • Team player and persistent to secure the successful implementation of the initiatives you lead
  • Strong collaborative skills both with internal and external stakeholders as well as team members and colleagues
  • Holistic and positive mindset: you are able to see the big picture from Vestas product offerings towards customers and the ability to connect these to supplier offerings and how they can positively impact Vestas sales and cost out programs
  • Strong leadership skills and influencer with the ability to bring people together

What we offer
We offer you an exciting and challenging job with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development within the leading company in the renewable energy industry. You will be provided with a unique opportunity to set your foot prints within an essential area in Vestas. You will be an integral part of an international team that is known for their 'can-do' attitude, high energy level and who are keen to make a difference.

Additional information
Your work location will be in Aarhus, Denmark.
You should expect approximately 15-20 travel days per year.

For additional information about the requisition please contact Senior Director of Nacelle Load & Enclosure, Anne Høj Schibsbye at +45 2531 0228.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and with more than 105 GW of wind turbines in 80 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else.

Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled more than 86 GW of wind turbines under service, we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions.

Together with our customers, Vestas’ more than 24,500 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright 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, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.

We invite you to learn more about Vestas by visiting our website at www.vestas.com and following us on our social media channels.


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Jobbet er oprettet på vores service den 7.1.2020, men kan have været deaktiveret og genaktiveret igen.

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