Responsible for directing the business priorities to shape, define and execute the procurement strategy for the Vestas Wind Turbines and Other turbine OEM’s for construction and onsite activities. Including but not limited to crane, labor, and balance of plant scopes.

 

Coordinated in ate and represent global initiatives at the RPO level

 

Ability to guide RFP process from specification development, quote process, supplier selection, contract development, stakeholder management and business awards.

 

Close collaboration with key local and global stakeholders including construction, sales, project management, engineering, quality, legal and supply chain to optimize scope cost competitiveness

 

Understand and interpret technical specifications. Ability to develop business cases with total cost of ownership financial analysis to enable decisions based on technical requirements.

 

Directly support new and existing regional supplier relationships and leverage internal stakeholder/category relationships to maximize global supplier partnerships. Effectively oversee strategic purchasing initiatives and develop reporting materials (power point presentations, business cases, etc.)

 

Build supplier market intelligence and ensure that supply base data is available to support business decisions

 

Implement and coordinate all aspects of the supplier development, contracting and buy to pay processes, including proper risk management

 

Be the primary point of escalation and resolution for scope related supplier issues.

 

Ability to facilitate and influence change with our Suppliers to meet Vestas business requirements.

 

Ability to mentor other Purchasers in RPO

 

Essential Functions:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, SAP and additional software programs)

 

Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms in English

 

Ability to work flexible hours and with variety of cultures (coordinating with various time zones)

 

Ability to effectively support a cross functional team that may include internal, external, domestic and international stakeholders

 

Ability to travel as business requires

 

Education, Training, and Skills Required:

Bachelor’s or Masters’ degree in global supply chain management, engineering or other related business studies

 

5+ years' work experience in procurement or other related supply chain management field

 

Wind Industry experience is a bonus, including familiarity with supply base

 

Significant experience gathering market intelligence (understanding/interest in global markets, material trends, politics, etc.)

 

Significant experience building business cases or strategies (for a category, commodity, piece of the supply chain or for a business unit, etc.)

 

Advanced MS Excel (minimum of pivot tables, v-look up, etc.)

 

Advanced contract management experience

 

Advanced negotiation experience for supplier negotiations (Direct negotiation experienced is preferred)

 

Industry experience (renewables, energy, manufacturing/factory environment, etc.) is desired

 

Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

 

Solution oriented, problem solver

 

Cross cultural skills (will work as part of an international team)

 

Ability to prioritize in a time-sensitive situation

 

High level business insight (understanding of financial statements, cash flow, EBIT, inventory, etc.)

 

Project management skills

 

Critical thinking skills

 

Advanced ability to create and deliver presentations and business cases

 

Ability to coordinate a cross-functional team

 

Aptitude for construction, transport of large goods or technology (basic understanding of construction, engineering or manufacturing concepts i.e. ability to read drawings or knowledge of machining, forging, casting, welding, assembly, etc.)

 

Candidate needs to be self-motivated, find opportunities and have ability to make independent decisions

 

Must have strategic purchasing experience, not only operational procurement/buying.

 

Ability to travel (20 – 25%)

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