Specialist, Procurement

The Specialist is regionally responsible for managing Construction based suppliers in North America, while collaborating closely with our global colleagues to procure the most competitive solutions for Vestas and our customers. They will engage cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality procurement strategies while ensuring cost, quality and on time delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible to define and implement the Construction Procurement strategy for North America, with an annual spend of 100+ million Euro.

• Close collaboration with key local and global stakeholders including construction, sales, project management, engineering, quality, legal and supply chain to optimize scope cost competitiveness.

• Manage strategic purchasing initiatives and develop reporting materials (PowerPoint presentations, business cases, etc.)

• Build supplier market intelligence and ensure that supply base data is available to support business decisions.

• Implement and manage all aspects of the supplier development, contracting and buy to pay processes, including proper risk management.

• Be the primary point of escalation and resolution for scope related supplier issues.

• Established experience to manage RFP process from specification development, quote process, supplier selection, contract development, stakeholder management and business awards for contracts exceeding $20 million.

• Understand and interpret technical specifications. Ability to develop business cases with total cost of ownership financial analysis to enable decisions based on technical requirements.

• Directly manage new and existing regional supplier relationships and leverage internal stakeholder/category relationships to maximize global supplier partnerships. Manage strategic purchasing initiatives and develop reporting materials (power point presentations, business cases, etc.)

• Ability to enact changes with our Suppliers to meet Vestas business requirements.

• Develop and coordinate regional strategies.

• Deliver initiatives that provide in-year EBIT contribution, year-over-year continuous cost-out, and control cost of poor quality (CoPQ) recovery from suppliers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Masters' degree in global supply chain management, engineering or other related business studies.

• 7+ years' work experience in procurement or other related supply chain management field.

• Wind Industry experience is beneficial, including familiarity with supply base.

• Significant experience gathering market intelligence (understanding/interest in global markets, material trends, politics, etc.)

• Significant experience building business cases or strategies (for a category, commodity, piece of the supply chain or for a business unit, etc.)

• Advanced MS Excel (minimum of pivot tables, v-look up, etc.)

• Advanced contract management experience.

• Proficient negotiation experience for supplier negotiations (Lead negotiation experienced is beneficial).

• Industry experience (renewables, energy, manufacturing/factory environment, etc.) is beneficial.

• Proficient interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

• Solution oriented, problem solver.

• Cross cultural skills (will work as part of an international team).

• Ability to prioritize when under constraints.

• High level understanding of financial statements, cash flow, EBIT, inventory, etc

• Project management skills.

• Critical thinking skills.

• Strong ability to create and deliver presentations and business cases.

• Ability to guide a cross-functional team.

• Aptitude for construction, transport of large goods or technology (basic understanding of construction, engineering or manufacturing concepts ie. ability to read drawings or knowledge of machining, forging, casting, welding, assembly, etc.)

• Candidate needs to be motivated, find opportunities and have ability to make decisions.

• Needs to have strategic purchasing experience, not only operational procurement/buying.

Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, SAP and additional software programs).

• Good written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms in English.

• Ability to work flexible hours and with variety of cultures (coordinating with various time zones).

• Advanced written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly to Senior Management.

• Advanced problem-solving skills.

• Ability to develop and supervise purchasers in the RPO.

• Ability to participate in a cross-functional team that may include internal, external, domestic, and international stakeholders.

• Ability to work well in an environment with limited guidance.

• Ability to travel as business requires.

What We Offer:

Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims 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, Vestas has a reputable history demonstrating our specialization within the field. With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to sustain the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Vestas promotes a diverse team which accepts all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives 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.

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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 specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims 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, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is 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, and gives 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.

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