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Vestas is a major player in wind technology and a motivation in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas' core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing, and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!

Vestas Global Procurement is an award-winning best in class Procurement function within the world's leading OEM for sustainable and renewable energy solutions. We are overall responsible for all Procurement activities within Vestas, including leading global and cross-functional teams, developing and implementing commodity strategies across modules, creating and capturing end-to-end value, supplier relationship management and supplier account management, performance metrics monitoring and development. 

Procurement > CPX, Logistics & Indirect Procurement > CAPEX, Tools & MRO

Responsibilities

You will support Vestas' MRO Team in managing the entire purchasing process end-to-end: From supplier tender to execution of operational procurement with an opportunity to lead commodities in the future

• Perform tactical and operational purchasing activities hereunder support various analysis, reports and RFx processes
• Administer contracts in Ariba from contract creation until completion
• Update Purchase Info Records & source lists to ensure timely PO release and master data enrichment
• Handle invoice issues: Investigate and resolve discrepancies, liaise with suppliers and internal departments to ensure timely and accurate payments, and maintain records of invoice issues and resolutions
• Opportunity to lead commodity together with stakeholders

Qualifications

• Minimum +7 years of experience in global procurement and relevant bachelor's degree in e.g., Business, Engineering, Economics, Finance 
• Efficient communication skills and experience with stakeholder management 
• Comprehensive analytical experience with experience in SAP & Ariba Purchasing modules required
• As our corporate language is English, fluency in English is required, both verbally and in writing

Competencies

As a person, you are professional and dedicated by nature with a solid sense of quality. You are flexible with a can-do attitude. You thrive in a complex environment, surrounded by good colleagues across the value chain. 

• Understand the Procurement Process (Procure to Pay)
• Result-oriented attitude and an ability to thrive in an ever-changing environment 
• Possess business acumen and a continuous improvement mindset
• Highly self-motivated and detail oriented

What We Offer

We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring environment at the world's best wind OEM. 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 solid technical commitment. The exciting candidate will have the opportunity for both professional and personal development in a rapidly expanding organization.

Additional Information

Your primary workplace will be Chennai.Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 9th Aug 2025.

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 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.