Senior Manager Global Procurement
1 day ago
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Would you like to influence the future environment in the industry of wind energy? Then we've got the opportunity for you
Manufacturing and Global Procurement > Global Procurement > Blades Structure Materials
The Blades procurement team is based of 26 people located in India, China, Portugal, Denmark, Brazil, Mexico and USA. The procurement work within Vestas is managed through cross functional teams in the context of Module and Commodity Management.
We are responsible for developing the global supply base short, medium & long term with a view to always be able to satisfy requirements (KPIs) re. safety, quality, delivery and cost and thereby contribute actively to improve the competitive strength of the Group. Leading and driving improvement to Total Cost of Ownership is imperative.
Responsibilities
The Senior Manager is to lead the team of Blades Structural Materials ensuring 3 well-functioning strong collaborative Commodity teams consisting of 5 team members from both global (Direct Line) and regional teams (Dotted Line).
- Lead end-to-end Commodity strategy and execution of the Commodities by ensuring Commodity Strategy is aligned with Vestas business strategy and anchored with relevant stakeholders in TPC, Group Units and Business Unit.
- Identify opportunities and keep developing pipeline of initiatives delivered across all BUs.
- Standalone contract negotiation and signing for contracts managed under Global Governance and ensure proper contract lifecycle governance.
- Set clearly defined and measurable goals and objectives for the Commodity, and plan activities to reach the goals. Be accountable for the delivery of agreed savings and value-add targets and responsible for Commodity reporting activities and coordinate Commodity performance to meet SLAs towards customer/stakeholders.
- Work in partnership with the stakeholder teams and Business Units to ensure alignment of activities according to the interaction model, manage resources and stakeholders in a sourcing process, and ensure on-time and agreed quality delivery of projects, goods and services across the Commodities.
- Support and develop effective and beneficial supplier relationships as part of the supplier and contract management activities in respective Commodity, contribute to E2E Module strategy development, and maintain an awareness of latest buying techniques and theories and develop application within the company while ensuring collaboration across commodities to support the Module strategy implementation and development.
- Lead, develop, motivate Global Commodity team members, and assign team members to appropriate tasks, ensure skill development and succession planning for direct report and understand the deliverables and customer demand compared to resource availability and structure the sourcing team for effectiveness and align expectations down and upwards.
Qualifications
- M.Sc. in Engineering, M.Sc. in Economics & Business Administration or a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration or other relevant education.
- Evident efficient leadership skills.
- Demonstrated background of Strategic Procurement experience.
- Communication skills proving management of Internal and External stakeholders at various levels up to Executives.
- Company language is English and as such prerequisite.
- Broad understanding of Procurement combined with a good understanding of Commodity management. A good leader and role model for your own team and the organization as a whole with the ability to both delegate and execute independently.
- Communicate and interact effectively across organizational and cultural boundaries, internal and external on executive management level.
- Result oriented and take lead in achieving those results either alone or in collaboration with others.
- Influence colleagues and stakeholders with a high degree of passion, storytelling and execution power.
- Demonstrate commitment, maturity, flexibility and speed in response to business needs and challenges and be an efficient negotiator through strong commercial skills.
- Able to travel moderate/extensive level and be flexible to work beyond office hours to meet business demand.
- Perform well under pressure and never compromise on integrity and ethics.
What we offer
We offer an exciting job with excellent growth opportunities both on professional and personal development at the world's leading wind turbine manufacturer. You will become part of a highly professional environment in a strongly expanding industry with the focus on making the world a more sustainable place.
Additional Information
Work location: Aarhus Denmark
Start date: ASAP or upon mutual agreement
For additional questions please reach out to Per Vanghøj Andersen, Category Senior Director Blades at +45 22665647.
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. 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. 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. 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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