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Join the Green Transition with Vestas Global Procurement!
Be part of a leading Procurement organization responsible for strategic activities within Vestas Wind System. We're at the forefront of Supplier Account Management, negotiations, cost-saving initiatives, and Category Strategy Development and Implementation.
Our focus includes managing costs, enhancing supplier performance, driving localization projects, and spearheading new product development. Embrace the opportunity to make a real impact on the future of sustainable energy!
Responsibilities
At Vestas, we pride ourselves on respect, support, and motivation, ensuring a collaborative and focused work environment.
As a Purchaser, you'll have high visibility and the opportunity to contribute to our strategic agenda while gaining hands-on experience in daily high-impact operational decisions. You'll report directly to the Head of Service Material Procurement APAC.
- Participate in strategy and roadmap development
- Lead cross-functional projects within your commodity
- Ensure service requirements comply with Vestas's policies and procedures
- Drive negotiations and optimize the supply base and supply chain
- Manage supply base through risk assessment, supplier relationship management, and supplier account plans
- Collaborate actively with all functions and stakeholders in our matrix organizational setup
- We seek a self-driven and passionate individual who can lead and drive commodity initiatives.
Qualifications
- At least 2-7 years of proven Sourcing Experience with international companies
- Preferable Engineering or equivalent Graduation from a reputed University
- High-level experience with stakeholder management and problem solving skills
- Preferred SAP MM Module / Ariba and Microsoft Office
Competencies
- Can-Do Attitude: You're action-oriented and passionate taking the initiative.
- Motivated and Driven: Participation in strategic planning excites you.
- Curiosity and Openness: You're naturally curious and embrace diverse perspectives.
- Collaborative Approach: You encourage stakeholder input and use a structured, fact-based method to implement ideas.
- Team Player: You're dedicated to ensuring the successful execution of the initiatives you lead.
- Positive Mindset: You bring a holistic, positive outlook to our multicultural team.
- Effective Communication: You have strong communication skills that enhance teamwork and project success.
What We Offer
We offer a very exciting job in Service Material Procurement APAC committed to support the Service business unit, in a flat, multi-cultural and innovative organization focusing on reaching great results. To us, it is all about knowing the business and our employees, defining the right solutions, and getting it done - everything in the best possible way.
Additional Information
The work location is in Chennai, India.
Please note: 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 31st Dec 2024.
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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.
