Vestas is looking for a Junior Purchaser to join our dynamic Procurement team within our construction department.
The procurement team is responsible for the strategic sourcing of all goods and services for the delivery of our wind energy solutions to our customers.
With a cross-functional team of stakeholders, we develop supplier partnerships to enable sustainable growth and drive value for our customers.
You will be part of a highly dynamic and diverse team that is driven by Vestas' Values (Passion, Collaboration, Accountability, and Simplicity) and is excited about the prospects of renewable energy in the region and our purpose to combat climate change.
This newly created role will form part of a growing team working on strategic sourcing across a portfolio of wind projects, from early sales engagement to final project execution.
We are interested to hear from early-career professionals willing to learn and develop their commercial acumen in the renewable energy industry.
Responsibilities Drive the sourcing process for tactical and operational project requirementsAssist with commercial contract negotiations and development of commercial strategiesBuild supply market intelligence and participate in supplier development activitiesProvide insights and track metrics on holistic supplier performance to assist with bid evaluationDevelop collaborative data-driven tools to enhance Vestas' supplier relationship effectivenessQualifications Minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, law or financeSolid business acumen and a passion for the energy industryExposure to an ERP (SAP/Ariba) is desirable but not essentialGood interpersonal and stakeholder management skillsAbility to work with various types of numerical dataAdvanced MS Office skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsShows initiative and creativity in finding solutionsSociable and communicative approachWhat We Offer A dynamic role with great development opportunities in a progressive, committed and international environmentA fantastic opportunity to grow your career while contributing to future business results across the value chainA diverse and strong safety culture in a dynamic and fast-paced work environmentGlobal and regional career development prospectsJoin the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions ProviderExcellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and GloballyA workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgramVestas is an equal opportunity employer.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people.
Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
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.
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.
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