Director of Construction & Transport Procurement (M/F/D) - #2089020

Regional Procurement NCE coordinates SQ&D activities and ensures the highest focus on quality, safety and environment when developing and implementing the different category strategies while not compromising on Vestas' standards and processes.

Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement > CPx & Logistics Procurement NCE

Vestas Procurement department 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to identify initiatives needed to support the short term and long-term goals of the Region keeping best for Vestas approach and to implement the global commodity strategy and WRC BoM competitiveness within the region
• Regional Stakeholder Management & accountability for all procurement related activities in the area of Construction and Transport
• Safety, quality & capacity assurance of all suppliers within the region both for local and global target fulfilment & Commercial Performance Management for all suppliers at regional level
• Supplier Relationship Management of regional suppliers and development of the regional supply base, recommend suppliers to be integrated into global commodity strategy
• Overall responsible for developing and strengthening relationship with suppliers actively participate in the definition of Module and Commodity Strategies, providing regional perspective/market intel
• Sign-off global commodity strategy including supplier segmentation, negotiation strategy and Value Capture Supplier lead innovation, strategies and Production footprint optimization within the region
• Lead and develop a team of 22 employees
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor degree > 8 years of work experience
• Documented positive experience in negotiations
• Min 5 years of experience in procurement & leadership
• Fluent in English and German
  
  

Competencies

• Result Driven
• Change Management
• Manage Sourcing
• Strategic Thinking
• Performance Management
• Negotiation skills
  
  

What We Offer

We offer you a position where your contribution and ability to think ahead makes a difference. You will get to collaborate with inspiring and dedicated colleagues and together you make a positive difference promoting and providing sustainable energy solutions worldwide.

We recognize that as well as providing you with a complex and varied work environment, we should also provide a rewards package to match. That is why, in addition to an attractive salary, working for Vestas comes hand-in-hand with a range of other benefits.

Additional Information

Work Location: Hamburg DE

Start Date: ASAP or before/after mutually agreed.

For additional information please contact – Head of Regional Procurement NCE, Andre Jung at +49 1735650696

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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.

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