Senior Manager Gearbox Procurement

1 month ago

Aarhus, Denmark Vestas Full time

Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement > Gearbox
Vestas Global Procurement is an award winning best in class Procurement function within the Worlds leading OEM for sustainable Energy Solutions. We are overall 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. The Direct Materials procurement department is globally responsible for procurement of all direct materials for our global product portfolio

Responsibilities

Lead the Gearbox procurement team as part of the Powertrain module with in total 8 colleagues. You will be responsible for sourcing Vestas' global demand of Gearbox components. We are part of a Global Procurement Department and the team is based in Denmark, China, India and Portugal. Together with your colleagues, you will lead an ambitious team, where your effort and ability to create results makes a difference and has a direct business impact 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 to more than 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

Qualifications

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)

Competencies

Proven people leadership skills in an inclusive workplace where people thrive to perform and want to stay Open-minded and end-to-end value chain mindset- Excellent analytical and communication skills Great interpersonal skills Stakeholder Management is in your DNA and creating business relationships both internally and externally comes naturally to you Great change management skills

What we offer
It's all about working together towards a shared goal. Our teams collaborate and shares the same vision. Teamwork is important to all of us and everybody participates actively and positively in meetings and projects.

Additional information 
Location: Your base will be in Aarhus N, Denmark. 
Application date: November 4. We reserve the right to take down the job ad before this date, if the right candidate is identified before.
Start date: ASAP Determined upon mutual agreement.
Further information: If you have any questions concerning this position, please reach out to SVP of Indirect Procurement Materials Oliver Dreier at +

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.

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