Senior Purchaser in Hamburg bei Vestas

Manufacturing and Global Procurement > COO NCE> Onshore Construction Procurement NCE
We are a diverse and innovative team of focused purchasing colleagues covering Vestas' NCE region (Northern Europe, Central Europe). We enable our construction business to deliver projects safely, on time, in budget, with the right quality by improving supplier selection for critical spend categories e.g., Cranes, Installation teams, Balance of Plant (BOP) and other services related to windfarm construction. As part of the team, you will be responsible for negotiating and handling high value spend for construction projects in the region for specific categories. We are pragmatic, fast, respectful, and never lose track of the big picture

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing procurement strategy for Cranes
• Identify and lead Purchasing projects in the region: Supporting definition of requirements / Sourcing / RFQ / Selection / Contracting
• Maintain fruitful relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders: Sales teams, Construction Project Managers, Supply Chain
• Work closely with our global category managers
• Identify and deliver on opportunities to reduce the TCO, streamline processes
• Support SQD and HSE departments to implement Safety and Quality performance improvement measures

Qualifications

• Academic degree in engineering or business studies
• Solid work experience in Purchasing or another position requiring strong coordination and business skills
• Documented history of handling high value spends
• Experience in Construction procurement, preferred related to Cranes

Competencies

• Enhanced interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Positive and solution-oriented problem solver
• Team player
• Able to work in a cross-cultural environment
• Ability to priorities and work in a progressive environment
• Fluent English essential

What we offer

We offer you the opportunity to make a difference and to work in a multicultural and international company, where you have the possibility to advance your skills and develop professionally

Additional information
Location: DE, Hamburg or PL, Warsaw
Travel: 2-4 days a month
For additional information, please contact Rafał Bieniek, Senior Purchasing Manager at +48 881 915 297, within normal business hours.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 17th September 2023.

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 145 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.