Senior Purchaser

Vestas Technology & Operations > Manufacturing > Technical Support

Responsibilities

• Participate in strategy and roadmap development of Weldments
• Coordinate cross-functional projects within your commodity
• Secure requirements are an integral part of Category Teams within Vestas, leverage scale, secure supply at right price and quality, and compliant with Vestas's policies
• Lead annual negotiations, supply base, and supply chain optimization
• Take full responsibility to coordinate optimization projects
• Secure and implement Procurement processes related to suppliers, not limited to Risk Assessment, Supplier Relationship Management and Supplier Account Plans
• Closely complete and collaborate with all functions

Qualifications

• A masters degree in a supply chain or international business
• At least 7-10 years of experience with Wind Turbine Manufacturers, heavy engineering or Similar industries.
• High-level experience with stakeholder management
• You are a skilled IT user (SAP, SAP ARIBA and Microsoft Office)
• As our corporate language is English, fluency in English is needed, both verbally and in writing

Competencies

• Possesses a self-motivated, professional mindset with a high sense of initiative.
• Thrives in action-oriented environments and is motivated by contributing to strategic direction and agenda-setting.
• Demonstrates receptiveness to new ideas and a natural curiosity for learning and improvement.
• Encourages stakeholder input through an inclusive approach, while applying a structured, fact-based methodology to prioritize and implement ideas effectively.
• Collaborative colleague, focused on ensuring execution of initiatives under their leadership.
• Brings a holistic and collaborative approach, with the ability to work seamlessly within multicultural teams.
• Exhibits a structured approach, combining inquisitiveness with a structured and evidence-based approach.
• Communicates clearly and effectively across various stakeholders and contexts.

Primary work location: Beijing China

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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.

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.