Strategic Procurement Specialist - Offshore

Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement APAC > Service Solutions Procurement APAC

The procurement team is responsible for the strategic sourcing of all goods and services for the delivery of our wind energy solutions to our customers. With a cross functional team of stakeholders, we develop supplier partnerships to enable sustainable growth and contribute to value for our customers.

You will be part of a highly engaged and diverse team that is driven by Vestas' Values (Motivation, Collaboration, Accountability and Simplicity) and is motivated by the prospects of renewable energy in the region and our purpose to face climate change.

This newly created role will form part of a growing team working across a portfolio of wind projects, from early sales engagement right through to decommissioning support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and roll-out a strategy to promote local content across Offshore in APAC
• Build relationships with local businesses in key renewable energy zones
• Engage with clients to align with their local content approaches
• Conduct reviews to ensure subcontractors meet local content requirements
• Support teams in integrating local content requirements into RFPs and contracts

Qualifications

• Well-developed knowledge of Offshore renewables supply chain
• Qualification or relevant industry experience in engineering, business, law or finance
• Solid business insight and an interest in the energy industry
• Exposure to an ERP (SAP/Ariba) is beneficial but not essential

Competencies

• Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Shows initiative and creativity in finding solutions
• Sociable and communicative approach

What We Offer

• We offer an engaging role with great development opportunities in a progressive, committed and international environment
• You will have a great opportunity to grow your career while contributing to future business results across the value chain
• A diverse and solid safety culture in an engaging and busy work environment
• Global and regional career development prospects

Additional Benefit

• Medical insurance / Hospitalization / Life insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• International business travel insurance
• Additional annual leave to statutory (20 business days)
• Maternity leave
• Pregnancy treatment leave
• Paternity leave
• Paid sick/ medical leave
• Annual medical examination
• Diverse and open work environment
• Highly value career development of employees, support internal transfer and promotion

Additional Information

We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before the 8th of Feb. 2025.

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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.