Project Procurement Manager

Would it motivate you (m/f/d) to grow your career in a truly global and innovative organization, where you set the limit for your development? If your answer is yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you at Vestas!  

Manufacturing and Global Procurement > COO NCE > Direct Procurement Vestas Procurement department is responsible for all procurement activities within Vestas, including leading cross functional category teams, negotiations and contract management, development of end-2-end cost out initiatives, category strategy development, supplier relationship management and project procurement management.

This position reports directly to the North Central Eastern Europe Procurement organization and indirectly (dotted line) to the central Procurement Program Management organization.

Responsibilities 

Overall expected scope of work and deliverables include: 

• Build, monitor and report the project procurement plan and create a complete project end to end reporting overview
• Supplier capacity tracker, supply chain readiness (WTG / Towers / Blades / Site Parts) and investments necessity and review WTG/Blades/Tower best TLC and validate timing plan
• Develop together with engineering and commodity managers cost out targets, for specific offers
• Supplier List updates, Local Content execution, ITAP coordination in Procurement / SQD 
• Ensure supplier awareness of the project specific requirements 
• Build a significant network within Vestas, including close engagement with colleagues from Technology, Sales, Supply Chain, Construction, Project Management, Finance and Quality, enabling you to influence, collaborate and partner with business leaders to achieve results for Vestas
• Structure a pro-active stakeholder management, including executive management level stakeholders

Qualifications  As a Purchasing Manager, you (m/f/d) are expected to be a great example in following procedures but as well to challenge the organization in our ways of working seeking continuous improvement. The right candidate for this role should have:

• Minimum 3 years of experience within Procurement or Project Procurement with a degree in either business administration, supply chain management, project management
• Experience in commodity management, project execution, and sourcing strategy development in an industrial and international environment
• Good stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage with internal and external stakeholders on all levels of seniority
• Strong written, verbal and listening skills, to communicate - influence effectively others
• Advanced skills in Powerpoint and Excel required
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written
• Experience working across different cultures and regions

Competencies 

• The right candidate has a vision and motivation which is second to none. You are a passionate leader whose dedication shines through and influence others
• Holistic and positive mindset able to see the big picture from Vestas product offerings towards customers and the ability to connect these to Procurement aspects
• Robust strategic and business insight with customer focus and the ability to anticipate and adapt to change
• Advanced analytical skills - capable of gathering and evaluating analytical inputs and translate them into a clear project overviews and plans
• Visionary leader with the ability to bring people together, and to communicate efficiently with internal and external stakeholders from all seniority levels
• Team player with an open approach to encourage stakeholder inputs, combined with structured and fact-based methods to secure value-adding ideas are prioritized and successfully implemented
• Positive in nature, with a process driven mindset and the capability to perform in a fast-paced environment

What we offer 

We offer you (m/f/d) an exciting and challenging job with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development within the leading company in the renewable energy industry. You will be provided with a unique opportunity to set your footprints within an essential area in Vestas. You will be an integral part of an international team, with a 'can-do' attitude and who are keen to make a difference.

Additional information 

Work Location: Aarhus, DK or Hamburg, DE Application Deadline: 23 Oct 24. We reserve the right to take down the job ad before this date, if the right candidate is identified before Start Date: ASAP or before/after mutually agreed

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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 are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.  Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim 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, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.  With 29,000 employees globally, we are 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. We also aim to give 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.