Junior Purchaser Job Details | Vestas

Vestas Technology & Operations Procurement Construction & Transport procurement APAC NEA

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 deliver value for our customers.

You will be part of a highly collaborative and diverse team that is committed 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 skills in the renewable energy industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop the sourcing process for tactical and operational project requirements
• Assist with commercial contract negotiations and development of commercial strategies
• Build supply market intelligence and participate in supplier development activities
• Provide insights and track metrics on holistic supplier performance to assist with bid evaluation
• Develop collaborative data driven tools to enhance Vestas supplier relationship effectiveness

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, law or finance
• Solid business insight and an enthusiasm for the energy industry
• Interest in developing a career within procurement
• Exposure to an ERP (SAP/Ariba) is desirable but not essential

Competencies

• Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work with various types of numerical data
• Advanced MS Office skills
• High written and verbal communication skills
• Shows initiative and creativity in finding solutions
• Open and communicative approach

What We Offer

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

Additional Benefit

• National Statutory Insurance Program
• Group Insurance for Employee and Dependents
• Annual merit review
• Leave (Additional annual leave, paid sick/ medical leave (provide regular pay for first 15 days of sick leave), additional maternity leave (120 days), additional pregnancy checkups accompaniment leave and paternity leave to statutory (10 days), menstruation leave)
• New employee medical examination/Annual medical examination
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Flexible working schedule and remote work
• Variety of employee activities
• Unlimited coffee and snacks in variety
• Diverse and open work environment
• Highly value career development of employees, support internal transfer and promotion

Additional Information

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 the 30th of Nov. 2024.

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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.