Purchaser (Chennai, TN, IN)
Location
Chennai | India
Job description
Vestas is the world leader in wind technology and a driving-force in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas' core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing, and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!
Regional Procurement APAC Service Procurement APAC Service Material Procurement APAC You will join an innovative and exciting team with a very high level of strategic exposure within Vestas. Your working day will be characterized by a high activity level and requirement to engage in, handle and prioritize multiple different projects. You will be part of the regional procurement organization and engage with both regional and global colleagues on a daily basis. You will be responsible for both local and global activities in collaboration and agreement with your cross-function team members.
Responsibilities - Participate in strategy and roadmap development
- Drive and build cross-functional projects within your commodity
- Secure service requirements compliant with Vestas's policies & procedures
- Lead Negotiations, Supply base, and supply chain optimization
- A committed and enthusiastic individual who can build cross-commodity roles in an Asia Pacific supply base.
- Develop the supply base through Risk Assessment, Supplier Relationship Management, and Supplier Account Plans
- Actively collaborate with all functions and stakeholders in the Matrix organizational setup
Qualifications - At least 5+ years of proven Sourcing Experience with international companies
- Relevant Engineering or equivalent Graduation from a reputed University
- High-level experience with stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
- Preferred SAP MM Module / Ariba and Microsoft Office
Competencies - The ideal candidate has a good work ethic and self motivated
- You are action-oriented and motivated by participating in setting the direction and agenda
- You are open-minded and have a natural curiosity.
- An open approach to encourage stakeholder input and a structured and fact-based approach to secure ideas are prioritized and implemented
- Initiative and committed to securing the effective implementation of the initiatives you support
- Holistic and positive mindset, working in a multicultural team
- Effective Communications skills
What We Offer We offer you an exciting role with great professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, progressive, international work environment at an established manufacturer of wind turbines. We believe in work-life balance and plan annual offsite outings, team building, and sports events. In Vestas, you will experience an innovative environment where no days are ever the same, strengthening your personal and professional growth.
Additional Information Your primary location will be in Chennai.
Please note: 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 29th Feb 2024.
About Vestas Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.
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