Global Strategic Purchaser

Job description

Are you enthusiastic about the opportunity of working for the global leader in renewable energy? We are currently recruiting for a Global Strategic Purchaser who is looking for an exciting career in an innovative work environment

Responsibilities

• The Global Strategic Purchaser role is within the Control Hardware procurement team
• Handle the daily management of procurement activities related to parts of the Control Hardware areas. You will have a great opportunity to contribute to the strategic agenda and be part of daily significant strategic decision within the areas
• Participation in supplier selection, qualification, negotiation and contracting
• Supplier relationship management, including risk management, supplier account plans, and performance management
• Participation in strategy and roadmap development
• Being procurement lead on cross functional projects and cost out initiatives
• Participating in new product introduction and ensure procurement deliverables
• Initiating RFIs/RFQs with new and current suppliers to ensure supply chain optimization based on total landed cost and ensuring contract management of NDAs, Purchase Agreements, Price Agreements, etc.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree within a relevant area or bachelor’s degree with similar working experience  
• Great communication skills and experience with stakeholder management
• You are a skilled user of: 
  • Microsoft Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel) 
  • SAP and SAP ARIBA is welcomed
  • As our corporate language is English, fluency in English is required, both verbally and in writing
    

Competencies

• You are highly motivated to take initiative, motivate progress and have a natural curiosity
• Team oriented 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
• Focused and committed to secure the correct effective implementation of the initiatives you lead
• Holistic and positive mindset: you can see the big picture from Vestas’s product offerings towards customers and the ability to connect these to procurement initiatives and how they can positively impact Vestas’ sales and cost out programs
• Efficient 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