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This is a great opportunity to join the growing wind industry. Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.
Purchaser Specialist
The Purchaser Specialist is responsible for leading towers and steel sourcing in North America while collaborating closely with global colleagues to deliver the most competitive procurement solutions for Vestas. This role implements highly effective procurement strategies focused on cost, quality, and on-time delivery, while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
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Responsibilities:
- Define and implement procurement strategies for Direct Materials in North America (annual spend: $500M Euro).
- Collaborate with local and global stakeholders (construction, sales, engineering, legal, etc.) to optimize cost competitiveness.
- Manage regional supplier relationships and leverage global partnerships.
- Oversee the implementation of strategic purchasing projects and generate relevant reporting materials such as business cases and presentations.
- Develop supplier market intelligence and ensure accurate supply-base data is available for decision-making.
- Oversee supplier development, contracting, and buy-to-pay processes, including risk management.
- Act as the primary escalation point for supplier-related issues.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in procurement or related business management roles.
- Experience with contract negotiation and supplier management, including leading negotiations.
- Familiarity with contract law, compliance, and procurement risk management.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint skills.
- Experience with procurement software and platforms (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Coupa).
- Industry experience in renewables, manufacturing, or energy.
- Ability to travel 10-15% as needed.
Competencies:
- Comprehensive understanding of global markets, material trends, and economic influences.
- Strategic sourcing proficiency and ability to build and present business cases.
- Skilled in supplier performance management and stakeholder engagement.
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal) in technical and non-technical terms.
- High-level business acumen (financial statements, inventory, EBIT, etc.).
- Project management, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects under tight deadlines.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Capable of reading technical drawings and understanding manufacturing concepts (e.g., welding, machining).
- Culturally aware with cross-functional and international team collaboration experience.
- Self-motivated and capable of making independent decisions.
- Multilingual abilities or international work experience is a plus.
What We Offer:
We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's largest wind turbine producer. We value initiative, collaboration, accountability, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a focus on sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues who support each other.
- Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry
- Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
- Generous Paid Time Off policies
- Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)
- Tuition assistance
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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise 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.
About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is 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, and gives 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.
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