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APAC Regional Procurement Organization (RPO) is responsible for managing the spend for countries such as India, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea , Phillipines etc with external suppliers.

With a matrix organization, with global and regional roles, the RPO ensures the deployment of common strategy and processes with same overall objectives across all Vestas regions. We help our Service business and Production Facilities deliver projects safely, on time, in budget, with the right quality by driving supplier selection and contracting.

You will be reporting to the Head of Service Solutions Procurement, the full team is working cross-functionally and responsible for managing all Procurement activities related to the Service business.

Responsibilities

• Candidate should be responsible for hiring Crane Service, Manpower Services and Transportation services for wind energy projects during the servicing phase
• Candidate should have Onshore wind turbine project knowledge and shall be responsible for all service procurement for India wind sites
• Candidate shall be responsible for the RFQ process, establishing supplier selection criteria, evaluating alternative suppliers and drive final supplier selection in partnership with internal stakeholders
• Candidate shall be responsible for generating quote comparison, negotiation strategies and will negotiate supplier contracts and agreements
• Candidate shall be responsible for write/alter complex documents such as Letters of Authorization (LOA), Letters of Intent and Contracts in collaboration with our Legal team
• Keep track of cost out initiatives and generate management reports on same
• Adhere to sourcing processes in accordance with global processes and standards
• Execute risk assessments of suppliers, using the standard risk tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical engineering (desired) with at least 6 years of Sourcing/Procurement experience
• Proven work experience as a Sourcing/Procurement Engineer
• Understanding of wind market dynamics and sound business judgment

Competencies

• Ability to negotiate and finalize high value contracts
• Expert in figures including collecting, analyzing and interpreting data
• Solid judgment with ability to make good decisions
• Expertise in preparing Power point Presentations
• SAP/Ariba platform expertise

What We Offer We offer an exciting and international job with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development possibilities in an inspiring environment at the world's leading wind turbine manufacturer. We value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will become part of a highly professional environment with a strong technical commitment.

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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 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.