Vestas is looking for a Junior Purchaser to join our dynamic Procurement team within our construction department.
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 drive value for our customers.
You will be part of a highly dynamic and diverse team that is driven 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 acumen in the renewable energy industry.
Responsibilities Drive 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 acumen and a passion for the energy industry Exposure to an ERP (SAP/Ariba) is desirable but not essential Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills Ability to work with various types of numerical data Advanced MS Office skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Shows initiative and creativity in finding solutions Sociable and communicative approach What We Offer A dynamic role with great development opportunities in a progressive, committed and international environment A fantastic opportunity to grow your career while contributing to future business results across the value chain A diverse and strong safety culture in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment Global and regional career development prospects Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion 13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave Employee Assistance Program Vestas is an equal opportunity employer.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people.
Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
About Vestas Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions.
We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels.
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