Senior Manager Gearbox Procurement

Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement > Gearbox Vestas Global Procurement is an award winning best in class Procurement function within the Worlds leading OEM for sustainable Energy Solutions. We are overall responsible for all Procurement activities within Vestas Wind System A/S, including co-leading cross-functional Module teams, negotiations, Value creation initiatives, Module strategy development and implementation and Supplier Account Management. The Direct Materials procurement department is globally responsible for procurement of all direct materials for our global product portfolio  

Responsibilities

• Lead the Gearbox procurement team as part of the Powertrain module with in total 8 colleagues. You will be responsible for sourcing Vestas' global demand of Gearbox components. We are part of a Global Procurement Department and the team is based in Denmark, China, India and Portugal. Together with your colleagues, you will lead an ambitious team, where your effort and ability to create results makes a difference and has a direct business impact
• Be an active part of our extended leadership team and represent this towards internal and external stakeholders
• Lead and manage cost-out and efficiency improvement initiatives in a continuous manner in a cross functional team while maintaining or improving product quality and supplier service levels
• Facilitate collaboration between internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure mature preparation and lead the negotiations for the gearbox spend that accounts to more than 600 Mio€ annually
• Lead the cross functional commodity team together with your counterpart in R&D and develop and deploy a strategy that supports the overall Vestas strategy, encompassing the needs of all functions
• Take supplier relationship management to the next level, unlocking full value chain optimization opportunities in collaboration with suppliers and partners

Qualifications

• MSc or equivalent with a relevant area of study, e.g., business, economics, mechanical engineering, etc.
• Successful +5 year track-record within Procurement, Finance or Project Management
• Experience with managing larger projects or negotiations towards senior stakeholders
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong people leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Competencies

• Proven people leadership skills in an inclusive workplace where people thrive to perform and want to stay
• Open-minded and end-to-end value chain mindset- Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Stakeholder Management is in your DNA and creating business relationships both internally and externally comes naturally to you
• Great change management skills

What we offer It's all about working together towards a shared goal. Our teams collaborate and shares the same vision. Teamwork is important to all of us and everybody participates actively and positively in meetings and projects.  

Additional information  Location: Your base will be in Aarhus N, Denmark.  Application date: 27 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 Determined upon mutual agreement. Further information: If you have any questions concerning this position, please reach out to SVP of Indirect Procurement Materials Oliver Dreier at +45 28 45 19 64

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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.