Purchasing Manager

Details of the offer

The Construction & Transport Procurement team is responsible for the strategic sourcing of all goods and services for the delivery of our wind energy solutions to our customers.
Through early engagement of our supply chain partners, we secure the best value engineered solution for the development and execution of our EPC projects. With a cross functional team of stakeholders, we strategically develop partnerships to enable sustainable growth and drive value for our end 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 renewables in the region and our purpose to fight climate change. We offer a rewarding, purpose-based career in an international environment.
This 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.
Responsibilities

Lead the sourcing process throughout the bidding process, ensuring safety, quality, delivery and competitiveness of the supply base
Drive package negotiations and develop and implement value-adding commercial strategies
Manage the contract closing process, including document drafting and stakeholder approvals via the ERP system
Build supply market intelligence and ensure that the right supply base is available to enable our sustainable growth strategy
Ensure that all cost out and value creation opportunities are identified, and that relevant risk assessments are completed and acted upon to reduce risk

Qualifications

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, law or finance
8+ years of procurement, commercial or project management experience, ideally within the energy industry or the construction industry

Competencies

Expert in construction contract drafting and negotiation
Strong negotiator
Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Advanced MS Office skills including data analysis
Well-rounded ERP (SAP/Ariba) user
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to manage complex supplier relationships
Well organized and disciplined approach
Initiative and creativity in finding solutions

What We Offer

We offer a dynamic role with great development opportunities in a progressive, committed and multicultural environment
You will have a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while contributing to future business results across the value chain
A diverse and strong safety culture in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
Global and regional career development prospects

Our Benefits

Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
Flexible workplace arrangements
13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
Employee Assistance Program

Vestas 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.
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