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Vestas

Commodity Specialist

Aarhus

FULL TIME

November 15, 2024

Vestas Technology & Operations > Global Procurement > Electrical

Vestas Global Procurement 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.
As Specialist and lead in the Transformer commodity team, you will be global responsible for procurement activities within the area as well as supplier account management with key suppliers. You will play a crucial role in enabling Vestas to deliver reliable, cost-efficient, and sustainable solutions to our customers. Furthermore, you will be part of a global team with colleagues in Denmark, Tianjin, Porto, Brazil and Chennai.
The position is in the Electrical team. This area consists of multiple suppliers spread out over the globe with a significant 3-digit million EUR spend per year.

Responsibilities

You will join an experienced team with a high level of strategic exposure within Vestas. Your daily activities will be characterized by a very high activity level and requirements to engage in, manage and prioritize between multiple different projects. Overall expected deliverables include:

Lead the commodity team and commodity strategy
Supplier account management and close collaboration with our Transformer suppliers, including defining supplier account plans to set strategic direction for the various accounts
Develop and strengthen our partnerships to continuously increase value through the improved collaboration, footprint, etc.
Early supplier involvement - focusing on complexity reduction, design to cost, standardization and capacity risks
Stakeholder management - both internal and external
Engage in cross functional projects across the organization e.g., new production introduction, modularization, localization, design-to-cost and cost out initiatives
Facilitate negotiations end-2-end with involvement of your key stakeholders to drive cost down with focus on what is best for Vestas. And as a result, secure world class contract management

Qualifications

As a Commodity Specialist, you are expected to show a great example and challenge the organization in our ways of working. Furthermore, below qualifications are expected:

The right candidate has a degree in either Supply Chain Management, Sales/Marketing, Engineering, or alike, and holds solid work experience within strategic purchasing
Experience with strategic procurement or related supply chain activities
Experience within commodity management, including commodity strategy development
Comprehensive communication skills including fluency in English (both oral and in writing)
Proven record of stakeholder management
We prefer SAP experience, but it is not a requirement

Competencies

You have a motivation which is second to none and a natural curiosity. Furthermore, we are looking for a profile who has/is:

An open approach to encourage stakeholder inputs and a structured and fact-based approach to secure ideas are prioritized and implemented
Focused and persistent to secure the correct effective implementation of the initiatives you lead
Holistic and positive mindset: you are able to see the big picture from Vestas product offerings towards customers and the ability to connect these to supplier offerings and how they can positively impact Vestas sales and cost out programs
Strong analytical skills with a natural motivation for detailed analysis
You are not afraid to challenge status quo!

What we offer

We offer you an exciting and challenging job with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development within the leading company in the renewable energy industry. You will be provided with a unique opportunity to set your footprints within an essential area in Vestas. You will be an integral part of an international team, with a 'can-do' attitude and who are keen to make a difference.

Additional information

Work Location: Aarhus, Denmark
Application Date: 14th December 2024. We reserve the right to remove this posting if the right candidate is identified before the date mentioned previously.
Start Date: ASAP or upon mutual agreement

For additional questions please reach out to Senior Manager Egle Jacobsen, at +45 6038 1835

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DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize 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 173 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 29,000 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.

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