Senior Purchaser
Vestas Global Procurement is responsible for all procurement activities within Vestas, including leading cross functional category teams, negotiations and contract management, development of end-2-end cost out initiatives, category strategy development and supplier relationship management.
- Work as SAM of busbar commodity, cover all related tasks as new supplier development, cost out initiatives, negotiations, supplier relationship management etc.
- Develop and implement commodity procurement strategy
- Develop new and maintain ongoing relationships with busbar suppliers, along with converter supplier APAC factories in China and India to gain competitive advantages
- Secure that cost reduction targets are achieved through cost out projects and ongoing price negotiations for procurement initiatives.
- Build supply market intelligence and ensure that supply base data is available to support business decisions
- Bachelor's or Masters' degree in global supply chain management, electronics or other related business studies
- 8+ years' work experience in procurement or other related supply chain management field， industry experience (renewable energy, manufacturing/factory environment, etc.) is desired, better understanding to project management preferred
- Experience gathering market intelligence (understanding/interest in global markets, material trends, politics, etc.), high level business insight (understanding of financial statements, cash flow, EBIT, inventory, etc.)
- Advanced negotiation experience for supplier negotiations (Direct negotiation experienced is beneficial)
- Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, advanced ability to create and deliver presentations and business cases
- Results oriented, problem solver, critical thinking skills
- Candidate needs to be self-motivated, find opportunities and have ability to make independent fact-based decisions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, SAP and additional software programs)
- Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms in English
- Ability to work flexible hours and with variety of cultures (coordinating with various time zones)
- Ability to effectively work with a cross functional team that may include internal, external, domestic and international stakeholders
Vestas provides an open, respectful and global culture, attractive compensation package and long-term career development. Choose us, choose a brilliant future! To meet business growth needs, Vestas needs a lot of people to join us.
We care about and respect all employees and will offer attractive benefits which include: on-the-job training, a good platform for professional and personal development, a bonus program, colorful team activities, etc.
We emphasize developing both personal and professional skills. In return, we expect you to make an effort to achieve results.
Primary work location: Tianjin, China
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