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Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement > Service Procurement MED
The Regional Procurement Office (RPO) Mediterranean is responsible for all Procurement activities related to Southern Europe, Turkey, the Middle East, Africa and the Balkans. The RPO consists of three sub-departments: Strategic Purchasing, Procurement Excellence and Supplier Quality & Development. The Strategic Purchasing department is structured in focused teams procuring goods and services for our Turbines and our Construction and Service Business. Furthermore, we have established market-specific teams to accommodate special market requirements.
Responsibilities
We are looking for a Purchaser to manage the sourcing and procurement of Service Cranes for our Wind farms during the life of the site operation. This role is essential to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement that supports both the contribution margin of the Service Contracts. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Compliance & Documentation: Ensure adherence to policies and legal standards; maintain thorough records
2. Cost Management: Oversee the preparation and execution of RFQs to ensure alignment with business objectives
3. Supplier Selection: Identify and assess suppliers based on technical and commercial fit; stay updated through market research
4. Contract Negotiation: Secure favorable terms and pricing to ensure long-term project sustainability
5. Vendor Relations: Cultivate productive partnerships with suppliers to guarantee quality, reliability, and timely delivery
6. Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate with internal teams to align procurement with business and project needs
Qualifications
7. Trade, Economics, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
8. Minimum 2 years of experience in Procurement or a similar commercial role, preferably within Services/Indirect or Construction
9. Experience working with procurement systems such as SAP Ariba or similar platforms is highly valued
10. Fluent in English, both written and spoken, as it is the working language across the team
Competencies
11. Organized and structured, with a consistent, detail-oriented approach and ability to work with minimal supervision
12. Effective negotiation and analytical skills, developed through practical experience in procurement and a commercial mindset
13. Clear communicator and collaborative colleague, effective across departments and with external partners
14. Good at managing stakeholders, comfortable working with different cultures and expectations
15. Approachable and receptive to feedback, promoting a culture of mutual learning and respect
16. Motivated to learn and open to new experiences, quick to adopt new tools and processes, and receptive to feedback
17. Committed to continuous improvement, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction
18. Aligned with Vestas' values: Accountability, Simplicity, Collaboration, and Passion
What we offer
We offer a stable and meaningful role within the Service Procurement department of one of the most established OEMs in sustainable energy. This department plays a critical and ongoing role in the execution of our wind Service Contracts, making it a consistently essential function within the organization.
Additional information
This is a hybrid role based in Madrid, Spain, with up to five weeks of travel required annually.
Please note: We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time.
DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.