For an exciting role at Vestas Poland, a branch of one of the world leaders in wind power, we are looking for experienced candidates for the Purchaser – Service & Spare Parts position.
Department: Global Procurement - Service & Spare Parts
Service & Spare Parts Sourcing is a newly established department designed to support the Vestas Global Service Business and its End Customers. Our strategic objective is to build a competitive advantage for Vestas in growing Service arena and making it even more powerful in the coming years. Given the dynamics of the after-market and our dedicated wish to claim leadership in that market you will join a fast-paced environment with a strong growth potential.
Service & Spare Parts Sourcing Department is a vital player in making this happen. We are therefore in the process of building a strong global team focused on spare parts and repairs. The goal of this team is to deliver world class sourcing and category management strategy driving cost, quality and on time delivery. As a part of this team, we are now looking for a dynamic and ambitious Purchaser, who has the skills, passion, energy and drive to contribute to this vision.
We offer you an exciting and challenging job with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development within the leading company in wind energy. 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.
The position will be located in Warsaw.
- Managing a specific commodity on a global scale including the key stakeholders requirement and demands from our Regions.
- Develop and drive the execution of the global commodity strategy – e.g. market search, identification of new suppliers, new technologies.
- Ensure the maintenance of a supplier base that supports the KPI's of cost-out, on time delivery, quality and safety.
- Make sure that the spare parts are available within short lead times.
- Execute commodity management with focus on contract and price negotiations and managing the relationship with key suppliers.
- Take the ownership in developing and execute the global cost-out pipeline for the commodity.
Primary work location will be the Vestas Office in Warsaw. Extended travel is to be expected, sometimes for longer period of time (Portland, OR (US) - traveling up to 30 days a year).
- Relevant Master of Engineering degree.
- At least 4 years' experience within strategic procurement/category management (technical procurement) or commercial experience from i.e. a sales function.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong communication skills in English.
- Independency and drive tasks and projects.
- Technical interest.
- Problem solving approach.
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Able to think out of the box, challenge status quo, and establish new ways of working.
We offer a challenging job, an excellent learning environment and opportunities for career development at the world's leading wind turbine manufacturer. You will become part of a highly professional environment in a growing industry. An attractive salary and benefits package are included.
- Attractive salary with social benefit package.
- Relocation package included.
- Career development opportunities & Trainings.
- Working in an exciting business area with can-do spirited, passionate and performance-driven people.
- Positive and friendly work environment.
By joining Vestas, you join the only global energy company dedicated 100% to wind energy. Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on wind power solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and with more than 82 GW of wind turbines in 76 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else.
Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled 71 GW of wind turbines under service, we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions.
Together with our customers, Vestas' more than 21,800 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.
We invite you to learn more about Vestas by visiting our website at www.vestas.com and following us on our social media channels.