Purchaser - Wtg Job in Vestas

Purchaser - Multibrand
IN,Chennai|Professional|Full-Time| ID:11389

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!

SBU ASP, Service Operations, Regional Operations ASP

Multibrand Procurement is a newly established department within Vestas designed to support the Vestas Global Service Business and its end customers with the service and maintenance of "non Vestas" wind turbines. Our strategic goal is to build a competitive advantage in growing Service business arena. Given the dynamics of the after-market and our dedicated wish to claim leadership in that market you will join a ever-growing environment with a solid growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with all Vestas internal department's and sites to record and document required spare parts as directed across all competitor fleets of wind turbines
• Identify current and new suppliers, technologies and solutions in order to fulfil targets and KPIs
• Partner with suppliers within local and international markets to objectives cost, delivery, quality and safety
• Lead purchase agreement negotiations with suppliers
• Generate cost models, competitive bidding and spend analysis improving costs objectives
• Ensure that the spare parts and main components are available within short lead time's at most competitive price with quality and fulfilling safety standards
• Support the sourcing and category management strategy for Multibrand spare parts
• Other tasks as assigned to allow for periodic (non-regular) or special projects that do not impact main functions of role, including potential work associated with Vestas own brand of wind turbines

Qualifications

• A purchasing, supply chain or engineering tertiary qualification
• Technical background, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering preferred; knowledge of Spare Parts, Repairs & Service activities
• Minimum 3-9 years' experience in buyer/purchaser role with proven experience in both small and large purchasing volumes
• Experience and understanding of the issues encountered when ordering specialized spare parts across the large geographical area of Pan Asia. In different countries and the associated import/export regulations
• Extensive experience with RFQ/RFI processes
• SAP (ERP) knowledge required
• Knowledge of WTG OEM's supplier base and sourcing is required
• Proven achievement in understanding purchasing agreements, cost models, negotiation strategy, balancing business profitability and customer needs
• Solid continuous improvement and quality methodology skills. Recommends and encourages improvement about the industry (pricing, trends, competitors, value drivers, etc.)

Competencies

• Highly motivated with keen accountability and ownership
• Ability to assimilate technical and commercial information and translate that into appropriate business assessments
• Essential behaviours - teamwork, continuous improvement, flexibility, customer focus and active listener
• Good oral and written communication skills including confidentiality, social skills, presentation skills and an ability to use a variety of communication tools. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, especially senior managers and other key decisions makers

What We Offer

We offer a very exciting job in a flat, multi-cultural and dynamic department focusing on reaching world class results. To us, it is all about knowing the market and our customers, defining the right solutions and getting it done - all in the best possible way. We would like you to participate in that mission.

Additional Information

Your primary workplace 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 30thNov'2020

About Vestas

Vestas is proud to be the energy industrys global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and we have installed more wind power than anyone else.

Vestas strives to be the most inclusive workplace in the sustainable energy industry and ensure equal opportunities for everyone regardless of the social identity. We are stronger as a company not despite our differences, but because of them, both professionally and personally. Beyond a diverse workforce, we want to ensure that all of our employees are included and actively contributing to Vestas success and innovation. Only then can we become the global leader in sustainable energy solutions and ensure sustainability in everything we do.

At Vestas, we offer global opportunities for people with growth mindsets and the desire to make a shared and positive impact. We work in the true spirit of our corporate values: accountability, simplicity, collaboration, and passion. We expect everyone to live up to these in their day to day work no matter what you do and where you are in the organisation.

Learn more about Vestas at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels.