Purchasing Manager-150001YA

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Senior managers
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Vestas offers you challenging career opportunities within a global organisation. As the world s leading supplier of wind power solutions, we have delivered more than 40,000 wind turbines in 65 countries. Over 20,000 employees are eager to welcome new, dedicated colleagues on our journey to a more sustainable future. Would you like to join us? We are looking for Purchasing Manager with solid strategic sourcing experience and strong stakeholder management skills. Global Sourcing Indirect Business Support Global Indirect Goods and Services Sourcing leads within Vestas the procurement of all non-product related purchases. E.g. consultancy, HR services, travel, company cars, utilities, manufacturing indirect items and facilities management. One of the main categories in Global Indirect Goods and Services is Utilities & Facility Management which is responsible for the management of spend of over €30M. Utilities & Facility Management covers the procurement of electricity, gas, water, & waste as well as a key focus on energy efficiency improvements within manufacturing facilities. As Purchasing Manager for Utilities & Facility Management, it will be your responsibility to develop and implement the sourcing strategy for the commodities assigned to you. You will, as a commercial expert, be responsible to develop and execute category strategies, to lead the sourcing and negotiation processes and to conduct supplier relationship management. Finally, you will be responsible for supporting the Global Category Leader in developing and implementing new strategies for the Business Services Category. We are looking for a talented individual who is looking to move their career to the next step and strongly develop their professional skills working a multicultural global environment. They will bring enthusiasm and dynamism to this new team in order to deliver on the ambitious procurement targets set. Responsibilities: Responsible for Strategy development and implementation on own commodities Lead Category Management Team(s) working crossfunctionally Lead Supplier relationship and performance management Understand our internal stakeholders requirements, gather commercial and technical information necessary to implement sourcing initiatives as part of the Strategy, lead supplier negotiations Perform continous and in depth stakeholder management Responsible for KPI fulfilment on own commodities within the Professional Services Execute risk assessments of suppliers, using the standard risk tools Secure that information on contracts status, goals and stakeholders is shared and integrated in the line organization Qualifications and work experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience either in similar positions or in a Engineering Consultancy company Strategic Sourcing and Category Management experience is preferable Strong negotiation, supplier relationship management and project management skills Strong interpersonal skills and highly stakeholder oriented mind-set Financial understanding Computer skills must be advanced in PPT, Excel, and Word Structured, systematic and good understanding of business processes You are self-motivating, extremely result oriented, always raising the bar for yourself and encouraging your peers to follow, and you have a strong cross functional understanding. You communicate and sell your ideas effectively and have the ability to work cooperatively with various stakeholders, colleagues, and management. You are fluent in English What we offer: We offer an exciting and challenging job with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring environment at the world’s leading wind turbine producer. We value initiation, enthusiasm, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. Additional information: Your primary work location will be in Aarhus, Denmark. Additionally, as part of our international environment you should expect 30-40 travel days per year. WIND. IT MEANS THE WORLD TO US. By joining Vestas, you join the only global energy company dedicated 100% to wind energy. Together with our customers, we have installed more than 51.000 turbines in over 70 countries, and we remain committed to increase that number via our superior, cost-effective wind technologies, products and services. Since Vestas was founded in 1979, Vestas has achieved a market-leading position with more than 60 GW of installed wind turbines or around 19% of total global capacity. Every day, everyone at Vestas works to make Vestas the undisputed global wind leader and the world’s energy mix more sustainable – join us, and be part of ensuring a sustainable future for our planet. Job Supply Chain Management Primary LocationDenmark-Midtjylland-Århus N

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