The Procurement Operations Department ensures the seamless execution of tactical and operational purchasing activities across all regions, aligning global and regional procurement strategies for portfolios and commodities. We are dedicated to identifying, integrating, and executing purchasing functions that optimize supplier base management, contract data integrity, and supplier selection.

Procurement > Procurement Excellence > Procurement SSC

Responsibilities

You shall lead and manage a team of purchasers in a matrixed organization to execute the purchasing according to the Vestas process, fulfill current performance targets, develop effective supplier relationships, and ensure that Vestas' future business needs will be satisfied.

• Talent building and development: Ensure the team is equipped with the needed skills in their current roles, and develop employee talent to prepare them for future roles based on the career path identified
• Performance management: Assess and improve the performance of the team by regularly reviewing the objectives and working with the employee to sustain achievement or mitigate performance gaps
• Provide guidance to the purchasers in the different sourcing activities, and such guidance must be in line with the relevant commodity strategy and Vestas procurement process
• Work across different functions within Procurement and within Vestas to support the team in the implementation of the category/regional procurement strategies
• Business continuity: Establish contingency plans to ensure the continuity of purchasing operations and required global or regional coverage
• Implement continuous improvement programs to eliminate wastes in the process and automate or optimize repetitive activities
• On an ad-hoc basis, conduct sourcing activities with agreed vendors and negotiate to reach the best possible outcome for Vestas

Qualifications

• Engineering graduate or relevant business degree
• With at least 10 years of experience in Supply Chain and Procurement functions
• With at least 4 years of experience in leadership and people development
• Experience with defining and executing sourcing strategies
• Experience in SAP or Ariba procure-to-pay process
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proficient English written and verbal communication skills, and able to speak with conviction
• Highly self-motivated, focused work ethic, keen attention to detail, and notable customer service orientation
• Adept in stakeholder management and with effective communication skills at all levels

Competencies

As a person, you are professional and committed by nature, with a focus on quality. You show openness to new approaches with an innovative mindset, and you thrive in a challenging environment with highly motivated colleagues. Furthermore, you:

• Deliver business results through leading the team
• Know the Procurement Process (Procure to Pay)
• Know the Business stakeholders' requirements & expectations
• Have a continuous improvement mindset
• Have business acumen

What we offer

Vestas provides an open, respectful global culture, an attractive compensation package, and long-term career development. Choose us, choose a good future! To meet business growth needs, Vestas needs a lot of experts to join us. We value and respect all employees and will offer attractive benefits which include: A broad program of on-job training, an ideal platform for professional and personal development, a Bonus Program, colorful team activities, etc. We put the emphasis on developing both personal and professional skills. In return, we expect you to work towards our goals. Choose us, choose a solid future!

Additional Information

We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before the 31st of August 2025.

Additional Benefits

• Fitness Subsidy
• Retirement Benefit Plan

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise 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.