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Global Procurement Lead Specialist Software

Vestas



Aarhus N, Region Central Jutland, DK

Work experience: Specialist

Type of position: Full-Time

Job Family: Supply Chain and Logistics

Become an integral part of Vestas, the global leader in the wind industry, as our new software procurement specialist!
If you are eager to make your mark in a high-paced and inspiringly multicultural organization, we would love to have you on our team.

Manufacturing & Global Procurement > Global Procurement > Global Indirect Procurement
Vestas Global Procurement is an award-winning best in class Procurement function. We are overall responsible for all Procurement activities within Vestas Wind System A/S, including Strategy development and implementation, Value creation initiatives, negotiations, Supplier Relationship Management and Supplier Account Management. Our Procurement organization consist of app. 600 dedicated colleagues across the globe, with app. 120 in the headquarter in Aarhus, Denmark.

You will be an important part of the Software Category, which is responsible for Vestas’s global procurement of Software and platforms to support the digitalization journey for Vestas, and with a yearly spend around 100 mio. euro. You will report to the Senior Manager for Global IT Procurement, playing a key role in setting the direction for the area and ensuring that Vestas has the best agreements and solutions for powering the solutions to shape a greener future.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop partnerships with strategic software suppliers like Microsoft
  • Collaborate on global Software strategy to maximize value from agreements
  • Foster world-class supplier collaboration and effective category structures
  • Represent the Global IT Procurement team and act as an ambassador
  • Lead global software negotiations, set direction, and plan execution
  • Ensure Vestas maximizes value and savings from supplier collaborations
  • Continue to build an environment of enthusiasm, speed, solid results, smile and fun!

Qualifications

  • Background in IT procurement with experience negotiating software contracts and understand the complexities of such contracts with respect to commercial and legal risks
  • You have experience with category management, including guiding cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and large complex suppliers
  • Good theoretical background within Procurement, Finance or Supply chain
  • Great negotiator who lives for delivering the expected savings, solutions and does not take no for an answer

Competencies

  • Efficient communication, collaboration and analytical skills
  • Driven to find optimal solutions on behalf of all of us at VestasEffective at stakeholder management and relationship building
  • Structured and adept at planning

What we offer
We offer you an exciting job with great opportunities for both professional and personal development and impact. You will hold a high degree of freedom, and an opportunity to set your own footprint within an essential area in Vestas. You will be part of an international team, with a lot of passion, a "can-do" attitude and aspiration to make a difference.

Additional information
Location:
Aarhus N, Denmark. The position requires 10-20 days of annual travel activity.
Application Deadline: 21 November 2024 – We reserve the right to remove this posting when the right candidate is identified

Start Date: ASAP or before/after mutual agreement

For additional Questions: Please reach out to Lead Specialist, Allan Vastrup at +4528351980

BEWARE – RECRUITMENT FRAUD
It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link, https://www.vestas.com/en/careers/our-recruitment-process

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.

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Vestas

Hedeager 42, 8200 Aarhus

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and with 92 GW of wind turbines in 79 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else.

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