Construction & Transport Purchaser

**Vestas is the world leader in wind technology and a Defining-force in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas’ core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and Join us at Vestas**

**SSC> Procurement > Purchasing**

The SSC Procurement Department is comprised of multiple work streams within Procurement such as the Indirect Buying, Purchasing & SQD, Supply & Market Analytics, and Digitalization & Processes. This role is under the Purchasing & SQD team which collaborates closely with the Global and Regional Procurement organizations on purchasing activities (i.e., source-to-contract activities, spend management, and supplier negotiation) and supplier & quality development (SQD). In the SSC purchasing team, you will be part of diverse and flexible team of focused purchasing colleagues covering Vestas' NCE region (Northern Europe, Central Europe) enabling construction business to deliver projects safely, on time, in budget, with the right quality by improving supplier selection for critical spend categories related to windfarm construction. As part of the team, you will be responsible for negotiating and handling high value spend for construction projects in the region for specific categories. We are pragmatic, fast, respectful, and never lose track of the big picture.

**Responsibilities**
- Identify and coordinate Purchasing projects in the region, on different commodities (Cranes, Installation, Transport logistics).
- Supporting definition of requirements / Sourcing / RFQ / Selection / Contracting.
- Maintain fruitful relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders: Sales teams, Construction Project Managers and Supply Chain.
- Work closely with our global category managers.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve our Safety and Quality performance, reduce the TCO and streamline processes.
- Motivate continuous improvements in the way our team works.

**Qualifications**
- Academic degree in engineering - Mechanical
- Minimum 5 years' work experience in Purchasing or another position requiring professional coordination and business skills
- We would prefer experience in Purchasing for EPC or wind farm construction projects.

**Competencies**
- Great interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Positive and solution-oriented problem solver.
- Able to work in a multi-cultural environment.
- Fluent English is essential; knowledge of another European language will be a plus.

**What We Offer**

Vestas provides an open, respectful and global culture, competitive compensation package and long-term career development. Choose us, choose a brilliant future To meet business growing needs, Vestas needs a lot of talents to join us. We care and respect all employees and will offer attractive benefits which includes - A broad program of on job training, A perfect platform for professional and personal development, Bonus Program, colorful team activities and etc. We put the emphasis on developing both personal and professional skills. In return, we expect you to go the extra mile to achieve results. We also offer exciting positions with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety and you will work amongst colleagues that take care of each other. We do our best to delivery efficient and professional solutions that have great impact and influence on the profitability and development of our business.

**Additional Information**

The work location is in Chennai, India.

Working Timing : 11 AM to 8 PM

**About Vestas**
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 145 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, we are 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. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.