Purchaser

The SSC Procurement Department is comprised of multiple work streams within Procurement such as the Indirect Buying, Purchasing, Supply & Market Analytics, and Digitalization & Processes. This role is under the Purchasing & SQD team which collaborates closely with the Global and Regional Procurement organizations on purchasing activities (i.e. source-to-contract activities, spend management, and supplier negotiation).

SSC > Procurement > Purchasing

Responsibilities

Identifying and assessing potential suppliers as well as selecting and engaging with an appropriate supplier who offers the best value to ensure supply continuity following a process to purchase the goods or services.

Typical responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Selecting, managing, and developing suppliers by complying with the overall framework established to optimize value, saving, and efficiency
• Profiling categories, reviewing spend, summarising initiatives, and collaborating with internal stakeholders from opportunity assessment to implementation of ongoing total cost improvements for medium to large-size sourcing engagements
• Supporting the sourcing process and purchasing process from identifying the need to signing a contract with the supplier
• Interacting with key support partners (i.e. Business Owners, Key Stakeholders, Risk Management, Compliance) to ensure all sourcing events executed are in full agreement with corporate policies and procedures
• Developing supply base management and ensuring aligned goals with internal stakeholders
• Developing integrated purchasing strategies that support the organization must win battles
• Negotiating a contract with the supplier and ensuring contractual clauses are agreed upon, audited, and documented
• Ensuring contract renewal and maintaining supplier relationships

Qualifications

• Academic degree in engineering or business studies
• 6+ years of work experience in Purchasing or another position requiring professional coordination and business skills
• Great interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Positive and solution-oriented problem solver
• Able to work in a multicultural environment
• Could have working knowledge of SAP & BI
• Experience in contract management and negotiation
• Knowledge in spend analysis (eg. total cost of ownership and clean sheet)
• Familiar with basic and intermediate Excel functions (e. SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, VLOOKUP, IF statements, and pivot tables)

Competencies

• Having limited experience and understanding in the area of work with initiativeness to seek knowledge by exploring and collaborating so as to deliver the tasks
• Seek counsel on tasks to learn and deliver and apply skills to perform the task that is not very complex but it is the foundation for a better solution
• Actively working on specific issues with support and directions
• Applying a methodical approach to understand the problem statement and follow the sequential path to deliver results
• Ensuring the standard and quality of tasks delivered and clearly explaining the tasks and the solution by documenting
• Sharing the learnings and taking initiatives towards the goals and plans
• Planning work in agreement to fulfill the processes and projects and working under a defined direction within a clear framework with responsibility
• Solving transactional and operational problems by identifying the issues and proposing solutions by exploring, learning, and seeking support and advice with very little precedent

What we offer

Vestas provides an open, respectful global culture, an attractive compensation package, and long-term career development. Choose us, choose a good future! To meet business growth needs, Vestas needs a lot of expertise to join us. We care and respect all employees and will offer attractive benefits which include: A broad program of on-job training, an ideal platform for professional and personal development, a Bonus Program, colorful team activities, etc. We put the emphasis on developing both personal and professional skills. In return, we expect you to achieve goals to achieve results. Choose us, choose a solid future!

Additional Information

We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before the 30th of September 2024.

Additional Benefits

• Fitness Subsidy
• Retirement Benefit Plan

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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.