Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist Requisition ID:  48049 Location(s):  Melbourne, VIC, AU Work experience:  Professional Type of position:  Full-Time Job Family:  Supply Chain and Logistics Vestas have an exciting opening in our team for an experienced Procurement Specialist. You will join a fantastic team of like minded and enthusiastic people all passionate about working in the renewable energy industry.

APAC  Regional Procurement Organization (RPO) is responsible for managing the spend for countries such as India, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Philippines etc with external suppliers. With a matrix organization, with global and regional roles, the RPO ensures the deployment of common strategy and processes with same overall objectives across all Vestas regions. We help our Service business and Production Facilities deliver projects safely, on time, in budget, with the right quality by driving supplier selection and contracting.

You will be reporting to the Head Service Solutions Procurement, the full team is working cross-functionally and  responsible for managing all Procurement activities related to Service business. Responsibilities Responsible for hiring Crane service, Manpower Services, Transportation services for wind energy project during servicing phase Candidate should have Onshore wind turbine project knowledge and shall be responsible for all service procurement for Australia and New Zealand wind sites

You shall be responsible for RFQ process, Establish supplier selection criteria, evaluate alternative suppliers and drive final supplier selection in partnership with internal stake holders Will be responsible for Generate quote comparison, Invent negotiation strategies and Negotiate supplier contracts and agreements Write/alter complex documents such as Letters of Authorization (LOA), Letters of Intent, Contracts in collaboration with Legal team Keep track of cost out initiatives and generate management report Adhere to sourcing processes in accordance with global processes and standards Execute risk assessments of suppliers, using the standard risk tools Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical engineering with at least 6 years of Sourcing/Procurement experience Proven work experience as a sourcing /Procurement Engineer Understanding of wind market dynamics and sound business judgment Competencies Ability to negotiate and finalize high value contracts Expert in figures including collecting, analyzing and interpreting data Solid judgment with ability to make good decisions Expertise in preparing Power point Presentations SAP/Ariba platform expertise

What We Offer 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 We offer an exciting and international job with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development possibilities in an inspiring environment at the world's leading wind turbine manufacturer.

We value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will become part of a highly professional environment with a strong technical commitment. About Vestas…

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