Gearbox Procurement Specialist

11 hours ago


Århus, Århus Kommune, Denmark Vestas Full time

Vestas Technology & Operations Overview


Vestas is an award-winning, best-in-class Procurement function within the world's leading OEM for sustainable Energy Solutions.



Job Description


We are responsible for all Procurement activities within Vestas Wind System A/S, including co-leading cross-functional Module teams, negotiations, Value creation initiatives, Module strategy development and implementation, and Supplier Account Management.



Main Responsibilities



  • Lead the Gearbox procurement team as part of the Powertrain module with a total of 8 colleagues. You will be responsible for sourcing Vestas' global demand for Gearbox components.
  • Be an active part of our extended leadership team and represent this towards internal and external stakeholders.
  • Lead and manage cost-out and efficiency improvement initiatives in a continuous manner in a cross-functional team while maintaining or improving product quality and supplier service levels.
  • Facilitate collaboration between internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure mature preparation and lead the negotiations for the gearbox spend that accounts for more than 600 Mio€ annually.
  • Lead the cross-functional commodity team together with your counterpart in R&D and develop and deploy a strategy that supports the overall Vestas strategy, encompassing the needs of all functions.
  • Take supplier relationship management to the next level, unlocking full value chain optimization opportunities in collaboration with suppliers and partners.


Requirements


To succeed in this role, you should have:



  • MSc or equivalent with a relevant area of study, e.g., business, economics, mechanical engineering, etc.
  • Successful +5 year track record within Procurement, Finance, or Project Management.
  • Experience with managing larger projects or negotiations towards senior stakeholders.
  • Excellent project management skills.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Strong people leadership skills.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).


What We Offer


A competitive salary of approximately €120,000 per annum, depending on location, experience, and qualifications, plus additional benefits including comprehensive health insurance, pension scheme, and generous annual leave.



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