Purchasing Manager Blades and Nacelle

Would it motivate you 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!  

Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement > 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 and supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities  You will join a high-profiled position with a broad strategic exposure within Vestas. Your everyday activities will be characterized by a very high tempo and requirement to engage in and prioritize between multiple critical projects. 

• Supplier Account Manager for some of the most strategic Blade manufacturers and component manufacturers for Nacelle in the NCE region
• Lead contract and prices negotiations with your suppliers in adherence to the corporate processes and standards, aiming at fulfilling all price, delivery, quality, and sustainability targets to gain competitive advantages for Vestas
• Define, align and implement the Blades and Nacelle commodity strategy in NCE (Offshore/Onshore) with a holistic view and ensure that an effective matrix organization can meet current and future business needs in alignment with Global Procurement
• Deliver required inputs into Vestas' processes and key projects, e.g. new product introduction, modularization, alternative tower concepts, new supplier introductions. Build a close relationship with the key suppliers in the category and continue delivering value through best-in-class supplier account management
• Ensure advanced Sourcing techniques with an end-to-end perspective of the value chain applied to Blades and Nacelle components and support both top- and bottom-line growth
• Build supply market intelligence to inform and advice the team and management about important trends in the Blades and Nacelle component market and exploit these for the benefits of the Vestas business. Build an efficient network within Vestas, including close engagement in the Blades and Nacelle module with colleagues from Technology, Operations, Finance and Quality, enabling you to influence, collaborate and partner with business leaders to drive results for Vestas
• Further, provide pro-active stakeholder management, including executive management level stakeholders and actively engage in the Blades and Nacelle team, driving for excellence with your colleagues across the globe

Qualifications  As a Purchasing Manager, you 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 will have/be:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic procurement, combined with a degree in either Supply Chain Management, Sales/Marketing, Engineering, or alike
• Extensive experience with commodity management and sourcing strategy development in an industrial and international environment. Experience in Blades, weldment products and heavy structures is an asset
• Great stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage with internal and external stakeholders on all levels of seniority
• Great written, verbal and listening skills, to communicate - negotiate - influence effectively, as well as to advise executive management level
• Advanced skills in Powerpoint and Excel required
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written
• Experience working across different cultures and regions

Competencies  The qualified candidate has a motivation which is second to none. You are a passionate leader whose dedication shines through and influence others. You are open-minded and have a natural curiosity. Furthermore, we are looking for a profile who has/is:

• Holistic and positive mindset: you are able to see the big picture from Vestas product offerings towards customers and the ability to connect these to supplier offerings and how they can positively impact Vestas sales and cost out programs. Robust strategic and business acumen with customer focus and the ability to anticipate and deliver change
• Advanced negotiation skills - capable of gathering and evaluating analytical inputs and translate into a clear negotiation position and arguments
• 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.
• Can do attitude, with a process driven mindset and the capability to perform in a fast-paced environment

What we offer 

We offer you 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: Warsaw or Szczecin PL   Application Deadline: 21 November 2024. 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.