Are you on the lookout for your next big career move? Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement > Tower Materials Vestas Global Procurement team is an award-winning best in class Procurement function within a global OEM for sustainable and renewable energy solutions. We are overall 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.
This Supplier Account Lead will join our Towers Materials team and will be based in Porto, Portugal. This area consists of multiple suppliers spread out over the globe with a 3-digit million EUR spend per year and this role is part of a global team which consists of employees in Portugal, Denmark, Tianjin and Chennai.
Responsibilities Support defining the Commodity Strategy based on regional analysis and insightContinuously provide the commodity team with detailed knowledge about suppliers and supplier market(s) from the geographical areaSupport the commodity team with data collection and data analysis (Market analysis, Supplier identification, Footprint analysis, etc.)Participate and supervise negotiations in accordance with the negotiation processEnsure selection, qualification, negotiation, contracting and integration of new suppliers to the extend agreed with the Purchasing ManagerEstablish and develop partnership with selected suppliers in order to gain competitive advantage for VestasDeveloping supply base management and ensure aligned goals with internal stakeholdersQualifications Bachelor degree in Management, Finance or Engineering. Master degree will be advantageous+3 years of experience with strategic purchaseProficient in both oral and written EnglishKnowledge in SAP, SAP Ariba and Microsoft OfficeStakeholder management is in your DNA and creating business relationships both internally and externally comes naturally to youYou are action-oriented and motivated by participating in setting the agendaYou are result-oriented, persistent and strong in navigating in a varied and complex working environmentYou have good collaboration skills (you will have a very broad interface, and will work closely with people from all over the organization and on all organizational levels)Team working competences within a Matrix organizationYou are creative and proactive, and you seek out new tasks and tasks on your own initiative being ready to take the lead and make a special effortYou are structured and systematicYou are good at making plans, prioritizing and follow up with focus on qualityYou are change-oriented and used to adapt according to the development in the company and in the departmentYou are culturally aware, and you know how to navigate through diversityWhat We Offer We offer you a career in a global organization with excellent opportunities for cross cultural and personal development. Emphasis is placed on the balance between meeting demanding deadlines and developing high quality innovative solutions to the business.
You will be joining an experienced and international team working at a high professional level in a high pace environment and with a high level of commitment and a high level of strategic exposure with senior leaders. We put the emphasis on developing both personal and professional skills. You will work closely with stakeholders at all levels to understand business requirements and to ensure a sustainable, scalable, and ever-growing supply base. In this role, you will contribute to the development and delivery of a global portfolio of onshore and offshore wind infrastructure projects.
Additional information We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible, as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume in English.
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