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Engineering - Architecture
Senior Purchaser
Engineering - Architecture
#46509
Remote / WFH
Vestas
Job Description
This is a great opportunity to join a high achieving team to help organise the transport and installation of our wind turbines across Australia and New Zealand. In this role you can build on your career and contribute to a business committed to the long term growth of renewables in the region.
The Construction & Transport Procurement team is responsible for the strategic sourcing of all goods and services for the delivery of our wind energy solutions to our customers.
Through early engagement of our supply chain partners, we secure the best value engineered solution for the development and execution of our EPC projects.
With a cross functional team of stakeholders, we strategically develop partnerships to enable sustainable growth and drive value for our end 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 renewables in the region and our purpose to fight climate change.
We offer a rewarding, purpose-based career in an international environment.
This 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.
Responsibilities
Drive the sourcing process throughout the bidding process, ensuring safety, quality, delivery and competitiveness of the supply base
Co-ordinate package negotiations and develop and implement value-adding commercial strategies
Manage the contract closing process, including document drafting and stakeholder approvals via the ERP system
Build supply market intelligence and ensure that the right 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
Qualifications
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, law or finance
10+ years of procurement, commercial or project management experience, ideally within the energy industry or the construction industry
Competencies
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
Capable of taking initiative and seeing tasks through to completion
Detail oriented, structured, and able to manage multiple priorities where priorities frequently change
Strategic mindset with the ability to identify risks and opportunities
Problem solving abilities and a continuous improvement approach
Team oriented with a collaborative mindset
High ethical standards and focus on compliance
What We Offer
We offer a dynamic role with great development opportunities in a progressive, committed and multicultural environment
You will have 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
Our Benefits
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
18 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
Employee Assistance Program
The Construction & Transport Procurement team is responsible for the strategic sourcing of all goods and services for the delivery of our wind energy solutions to our customers.
Through early engagement of our supply chain partners, we secure the best value engineered solution for the development and execution of our EPC projects.
With a cross functional team of stakeholders, we strategically develop partnerships to enable sustainable growth and drive value for our end 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 renewables in the region and our purpose to fight climate change.
We offer a rewarding, purpose-based career in an international environment.
This 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.
Responsibilities
Drive the sourcing process throughout the bidding process, ensuring safety, quality, delivery and competitiveness of the supply base
Co-ordinate package negotiations and develop and implement value-adding commercial strategies
Manage the contract closing process, including document drafting and stakeholder approvals via the ERP system
Build supply market intelligence and ensure that the right 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
Qualifications
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, law or finance
10+ years of procurement, commercial or project management experience, ideally within the energy industry or the construction industry
Competencies
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
Capable of taking initiative and seeing tasks through to completion
Detail oriented, structured, and able to manage multiple priorities where priorities frequently change
Strategic mindset with the ability to identify risks and opportunities
Problem solving abilities and a continuous improvement approach
Team oriented with a collaborative mindset
High ethical standards and focus on compliance
What We Offer
We offer a dynamic role with great development opportunities in a progressive, committed and multicultural environment
You will have 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
Our Benefits
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
18 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
Employee Assistance Program
