Sr. Purchaser

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Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement > Direct Material Blades APAC

You will operate in a collaborative cross-functional team where the support and collaboration with our global manufacturing sites is an important part of your work.

You will have a dedicated commodity area to supervise but will also be expected to engage in projects across areas and organizational departments.Working closely together with your key stakeholders

Responsibilities

Responsible for regional support of Blade Material System in the NEA region

- Supplier Account Manager (SAM) for defined suppliers- Support defining the Commodity Strategy based on regional analysis and insight

- Continuosly provide the CMT with detailed knowledge about suppliers and supplier market(s) from the geographical area.

- Support the CMT with data collection and data analysis (Market analysis, Supplier identification, Footprint analysis)

- Participate or supervise negotiations in accordance with the negotiation process.

- Responsible for selection, qualification, negotiation, contracting and integration of new suppliers to the extend agreed with the Purchasing Manager

- Mandated and obliged to agree/accept the Commodity Strategy on behalf of the region, and obligated to implement it accordingly in the region (at supplier level)

- Supplier Relationship: Establish and develop partnership with selected suppliers in order to gain competitive advantage for Vestas

Qualification

• minimum 8 years of work experience within Strategic Procurement and preferred within Direct Materials Procurement , experiences in complex supply chain provides a benefit.

• Relevant Educational background with a degree in Supply Chain Management OR Engineering.

• A proven strategic, scientific/structured and fact-based approach

Competencies

You are action-oriented and motivated by participating in setting the agenda

You focus on achieving goals, demonstrate perseverance, and adeptly handle a multifaceted and inclusive workplace)

- You are creative and proactive - and you seek out new tasks and opportunities on your own initiative and are ready to take the lead and make a special effort

- You are structured and systematic - you are effective at making plans, prioritising and follow up with focus on quality

- You are change-oriented and used to adapt according to the development in the company and in the department

What we offer

We offer you a career in a global organization with excellent opportunities for cross cultural and personal development. Emphasis is placed on the balance between meeting demanding deadlines and developing high quality innovative solutions to the business.

You will be joining an international team working at a high professional level in a high pace environment and with a high level of commitment.We put the emphasis on developing both personal and professional skills.

Additional information

Primary work location: Tianjin/Beijing, China

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