Purchasing Manager

Are you an experienced Purchasing Manager looking for a new and exciting opportunity? If so, then Vestas may have the opportunity for you! 

Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement > Transport

The Transport Procurement department is an integral part of the Global Procurement organization and deals with transport supplier. The team must secure transport capacity at the right safety, quality and cost level.You will join an experienced team with a high level of 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, scalable, and high performing supply base.

Responsibilities

• Manage the strategic supplier MAERSK and its contract
• Identify business requirements/internal demand (short and long term) 
• Aligning capacity demands of global transport
• Negotiate transport prices to safeguard budgets and establish contracts with transport vendors and negotiate contracts, as well as frame agreements
• Research and develop supply market and assess supply risks and opportunities 
• Communication and relationship development with senior global, regional, and local stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree within Business Administration, Economics or Engineering   
• Working experience within a multinational company similar in size with Vestas, with at least 5 years of experience negotiating air and ocean global contracts, working effectively within a matrix environment
• Knowledge of large complex contracts and value creation with large partners

Competencies

• Great negotiation & interpersonal skills
• Good at identifying and define problems, including cost analysis and financial abilities 
• Deep understanding of the air and ocean transport market dynamics 
• Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to direct change and influence others
• Result-oriented, innovative, self-motivated
• Advanced communication skills in English

What we offer

We offer you an exciting job with great opportunities for both professional and personal development within the renewable energy industry. You will be provided with a personal opportunity to set your footprints within an essential area in Vestas. You will be part of an international team, with a "can-do" attitude.

Additional information

Your primary work location will be Aarhus, Denmark. 

Application date: 26 July 2025. We reserve the right to take down the job ad before this date if the right candidate is identified before.

Start Date: ASAP or otherwise agreed upon.

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DEIB Statement At Vestas, we recognise 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 185 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 30,000 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.