Lead Purchasing Manager
Vestas
- Melbourne, VIC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintain and build Vestas' relationship with suppliers, develop solutions to meet our project and end customer needs
- Establish and develop partnerships with cross functionally selected suppliers to gain competitive advantages and drive value
- Roll out Regional Construction & Transport Procurement strategies for Balance of Plant, Transportation, Cranes and Installation
- Lead the Procurement process throughout the bidding process, ensuring safety, quality, delivery and competitivity of our supplier base
- Lead the team through commercial contract negotiations and develop bid, negotiation and commercial strategies
- Build supply market intelligence and ensure that the supply base is available to enable our sustainable growth strategy
- Ensure that all cost out and value creation opportunities are identified, and that relevant risk assessments are completed and acted upon to reduce risk
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, law or finance
- 7+ years of procurement, commercial or project management experience, ideally within wind energy, power plants, infrastructure or the construction industry
- 3+ years in leadership position
- Strong business acumen and a passion for the development of supplier relationship
- Experience with commercial negotiations and high level of commercial acumen.
- Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Advanced MS Office skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams
- Able to manage complex supplier relationships
- Ability to negotiate large infrastructure projects
- Well organised and disciplined approach
- Show initiative and creativity in finding solutions
- Confidence in presenting to senior levels
- Strong negotiator and influencing style
- A strong safety culture
- Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
- An opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy
- The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development
- Global career progression prospects
- Diversity and Inclusion
- All potential employees will be subject to undertaking a full medical assessment to be considered for this role
- Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date
- Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
- Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
- A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
- Flexible workplace arrangements
- 13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
- 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
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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. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims 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, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is 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, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.
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