Purchasing Manager

Vestas are looking for an enthusiastic and very experienced Purchasing Manager to join their construction and transport procurment team in Melbourne.

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

Through early engagement of our supply chain partners, we secure the best value engineered solution for the development and execution of our EPC projects. With a cross functional team of stakeholders, we strategically develop partnerships to enable sustainable growth and drive value for our end 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 renewables in the region and our purpose to fight climate change. We offer a rewarding, purpose-based career in an international environment.

This 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sourcing process throughout the bidding process, ensuring safety, quality, delivery and competitiveness of the supply base
• Drive package negotiations and develop and implement value-adding commercial strategies
• Manage the contract closing process, including document drafting and stakeholder approvals via the ERP system
• Build supply market intelligence and ensure that the right supply base is available to enable our sustainable growth strategy
• Ensure that all cost out and value creation opportunities are identified, and that relevant risk assessments are completed and acted upon to reduce risk

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, law or finance
• 8+ years of procurement, commercial or project management experience, ideally within the energy industry or the construction industry

Competencies

• Expert in construction contract drafting and negotiation
• Strong negotiator 
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced MS Office skills including data analysis
• Well-rounded ERP (SAP/Ariba) user
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to manage complex supplier relationships
• Well organized and disciplined approach
• Initiative and creativity in finding solutions

What We Offer

• We offer a dynamic role with great development opportunities in a progressive, committed and multicultural 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.

BEWARE – RECRUITMENT FRAUD It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link, https://www.vestas.com/en/careers/our-recruitment-process

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.