Senior Purchaser

Job Description

Vestas is a driving force in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas' core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing, and maintenance of wind turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!

The C-Parts team is an integral part of the Global Direct Procurement organization and deals with a wide variety of suppliers. The team must secure capacity and availability at the right quality and cost level. You will head up an experienced team based in India and China, with a high level of global interaction within the value chain. You will work closely with stakeholders at all levels to understand business requirements and secure execution of commodity strategies toward suppliers, ensuring a sustainable and scalable supply base. Furthermore, you will join the Nacelle Management team situated in Denmark.

Responsibilities

• Supplier relationship management, including supplier account plans, and performance management
• Supplier consolidation to ensure supply chain optimization based on total landed cost
• Strategy and roadmap development with your commodity members
• Procurement lead on cross functional projects and cost out initiatives
• Procurement deliverables in new product introduction
• Contract management of NDAs, Purchase Agreements, Price Agreements, etc.
• Full understanding of Commodity and Module KPI governance and active engagement in performance improvement to reach targets
• Set your part in developing the strategic direction and vision for the C-Parts team and commodities.

Qualifications

• The right candidate has a degree in a relevant area, such as Supply Chain Management or Engineering and hold a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience within Strategic Purchasing. As a Purchaser, you are expected to show a good example and motivate the organization in our ways of working.
• Communication skills including fluent in English (both orally and in writing)
• Stakeholder management skills incl. experience with communication. experience with communication. experience with communication.
• Advanced skills within PPT, Excel, and Word
• SAP Experience
• Experience with procurement of industrial parts

Competencies

• 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.
• Holistic and positive mindset: you are able to see the big picture from Vestas's product offerings towards customers and the ability to connect these to procurement initiatives and how they can directly benefit Vestas' sales and cost-out programs
• Analytical skills with motivation for detailed analysis

What We Offer

We offer a very exciting job in Global Direct Procurement, Nacelle, in a flat, multicultural, and innovative organization focusing on reaching great results. To us, it is all about knowing the business and our employees, defining the right solutions, and getting it done. We want you to participate in that mission and, of course, have fun along the way. By joining Vestas, you will have the opportunity to grow on a professional as well as a personal level, enhancing your knowledge within the procurement field by working closely with highly experienced and inspiring colleagues globally.

Additional Information

Your primary workplace will be in Chennai, India.

Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 31st October 2025.

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

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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