Junior Purchaser

Vestas are looking for a Junior Purchaser to join our dynamic Procurement team within our construction department.

The procurement team is responsible for the strategic sourcing of all goods and services for the delivery of our wind energy solutions to our customers.

With a cross functional team of stakeholders, we develop supplier partnerships to enable sustainable growth and drive value for our customers.

You will be part of a highly dynamic and diverse team that is driven by Vestas' Values (Passion, Collaboration, Accountability and Simplicity) and is excited about the prospects of renewable energy in the region and our purpose to combat climate change.

This newly created role will form part of a growing team working on strategic sourcing across a portfolio of wind projects, from early sales engagement to final project execution.

We are interested to hear from early-career professionals willing to learn and develop their commercial acumen in the renewable energy industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive the sourcing process for tactical and operational project requirements
• Assist with commercial contract negotiations and development of commercial strategies
• Build supply market intelligence and participate in supplier development activities
• Provide insights and track metrics on holistic supplier performance to assist with bid evaluation
• Develop collaborative data driven tools to enhance Vestas' supplier relationship effectiveness

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, law or finance
• Solid business acumen and a passion for the energy industry
• Exposure to an ERP (SAP/Ariba) is desirable but not essential

Competencies

• Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work with various types of numerical data
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Shows initiative and creativity in finding solutions
• Sociable and communicative approach

What We Offer

• We offer a dynamic role with great development opportunities in a progressive, committed and international environment
• You will have a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while contributing to future business results across the value chain
• A diverse and strong safety culture in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
• Global and regional career development prospects

Our Benefits

• Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
• Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
• A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
• Flexible workplace arrangements
• 13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
• 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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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.

About Vestas Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.  Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.  With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is 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, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.  To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.