Vestas is the world leader in wind technology and a Defining-force in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and Join us at Vestas!
Regional APAC Procurement SEA & ANZ Direct Material Procurement APAC SEA & ANZ Direct Material Nacelle APAC SEA & ANZ
Vestas Global Procurement is responsible for all procurement activities within Vestas, including leading cross functional commodity teams, negotiations and contract management, development of end-2-end cost out initiatives, commodity strategy development and supplier relationship management.
The category for which the purchaser is needed in Towers Team. This area consists of multiple suppliers spread out over the globe with a 2-digit million EUR spend per year.
This position is based in Chennai and related to Tower Internals procurements (Door Segments, Tower Platform, Tower internal fabrication parts ...,) within Tower teams Global Procurement and being part of a global team which consist of employees in Denmark, Tainjin and Chennai.
Responsibilities
- Supplier Account Manager (SAM) for defined suppliers- Support defining the Commodity Strategy based on regional analysis and insight
- Continuously provide the CMT with detailed knowledge about suppliers and supplier market(s) from the geographical area
- Support the CMT with data collection and data analysis (Market analysis, Supplier identification, Footprint analysis, RfX analysis)
- Participate or lead negotiations in accordance with the negotiation process
- Responsible for selection, qualification, negotiation, contracting and integration of new suppliers to the extend agreed with the Purchasing Manager
- Mandated and obliged to agree/accept the Commodity Strategy on behalf of the region, and obligated to implement it accordingly in the region (at supplier level)
- Supplier Relationship: Establish and develop partnership with selected suppliers in order to gain competitive advantage for Vestas including KPI's
- Manage the introduction of new parts with suppliers
- Responsible and accountable for maintenance of master data (at Supplier level)
- Adhere to Sourcing processes in accordance with global processes and standards
Qualifications
- We expect that you any Degree in Administration or a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration or other relevant education.
- You have minimum 6 to 8 years of strategic purchase experience
- You are a strong communicator who are experienced in negotiating contracts on a high professional level in an industrial company
- Expect High standards to follow Business code of conduct and Ethical practice
- You master English both verbally and in writing
- You are an experienced IT user (SAP and Microsoft Office)
Competencies
- You are action-oriented and motivated by participating in setting the agenda
- You are result-oriented, persistent and strong in navigating in a varied and challenging working environment
- You are a team player with excellent collaboration skills both with Internal and External
- You are dynamic and proactive - and you seek out new tasks and challenges on your own initiative and are ready to take the lead and make a special effort
- You are structured and systematic - you are excellent at making plans, prioritizing and follow up with focus on quality
- You are change-oriented and used to adapt according to the development in the company and in the department
What We Offer
We offer a challenging job with excellent opportunities for vocational and personal development at the world's leading wind turbine manufacturer.
You will become part of a highly professional environment a strong and expanding industry
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 30th July 2023.
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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.
