Procurement Lead Specialist Consultancy

Aarhus N, Region Central Jutland, DK

Work experience: Specialist

Type of position: Full-Time

Job Family: Supply Chain and Logistics

Do you want a job where you have the ability to make a real difference? Would it motivate you to grow your career in a truly global and innovative organization, where you set the limit for your development? If your answer is yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you at Vestas!

Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement > Business Services
Vestas Global Procurement is responsible for all procurement activities within Vestas, including leading cross functional category teams, negotiations and contract management, development of end-2-end cost out initiatives, category strategy development, and supplier relationship management.
You will be leading a global team responsible for our collaboration with consultants.

Responsibilities

• Your daily activities requirements to engagement with many different stakeholders throughout Vestas
• Overall responsible for the commercial relation and direction with our consultancy suppliers, both management, IT, and temp-staff consultancy
• Be a key driver of strategy and roadmap development in the cross functional team
• You have the overall global responsibility for the consultancy services and need to secure alignment with our regions

Qualification

• The right candidate has a degree in either Economics, Sales/Marketing or alike
• Holds solid work experience within Strategic Purchasing
• As a Procurement Specialist, you are expected to show the great example and challenge the organization in our ways of working finding optimizations throughout the company.
• Comprehensive communication and presentation skills including fluency in English (both orally and in writing)
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills are required

Competences
We are looking for a profile who has/is:

• A solid commercial mindset anchored with a fact based approach
• An open approach to encourage stakeholder inputs and a structured and fact-based approach to secure ideas are prioritized and implemented
• Holistic and positive mindset
• Able to see the big picture from Vestas product offerings towards customers and the ability to connect these to supplier offerings and how they can positively impact Vestas sales and cost out programs

What we offer
We offer you an exciting and very stimulating job with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development within the established company in the renewable energy industry. You will be provided with a unique opportunity to set your mark within an the area. You will be an integral part of an international team, with great motivation, that is keen to make a difference.

Additional Information
The work location will be in Aarhus.
Start Date: ASAP or before/after mutual agreement
Application deadline: 18 December 2024. We reserve the right to take down this posting when the ideal candidate is identified
For additional information on the position, please contact Rasmus Bak-Isager, Senior Manager at +4552211051

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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.