Indirect Purchaser Specialist

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At Vestas, we are powered by the mission of changing the world. To create a sustainable future, we are building a team of motivated visionaries. This is a great opportunity to join the growing wind industry. Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.

• Negotiating the business priorities of stakeholders that shape and define our North American strategy across Business Services, Tooling, CAPEX, MRO, Digital/IT, EFM, and Fleet.
• Collaborating with key local and global stakeholders, including construction, service organization, HR, factories, project management, engineering, quality, legal and supply chain, to optimize cost competitiveness.
• Directly managing new and existing regional supplier relationships and leveraging internal stakeholder/category relationships to enhance global supplier partnerships.
• Managing strategic purchasing initiatives and developing reporting materials such as PowerPoint presentations and business cases.
• Building supplier market intelligence and ensuring that supply‑base data is available to support business decisions.
• Implementing and managing all aspects of the supplier development, contracting and buy‑to‑pay processes, including proper risk management.
• Acting as a point of escalation and resolution for scope‑related supplier issues.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in global supply chain management, engineering, or related business studies.
• 10+ years of work experience in procurement or other related supply chain management field.
• Experience gathering market intelligence (understanding of global markets, material trends, politics, etc.).
• Previous experience building business cases or strategies for a category, commodity, piece of the supply chain or for a business unit.
• Advanced MS Excel skills (minimum of pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Contract management experience.
• Advanced negotiation experience for supplier negotiations (leading negotiation experience is preferred).
• Proficient interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Solution‑oriented, problem‑solver.
• Cross‑cultural skills (will work as part of an international team).
• Ability to prioritize during urgent tasks.
• High‑level business acumen (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 work within a cross‑functional team.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to make independent decisions.

• Ability to work flexible hours and with a variety of cultures (coordinating with various time zones).
• Ability to effectively lead a cross‑functional team that may include internal, external, domestic and international stakeholders.
• Ability to travel as business requires.

• Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry.
• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision.
• Generous Paid Time Off policies.
• Great 401(k) plan (with employer match).
• Tuition assistance.

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number).