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    Purchaser Service Solutions- Port Elizabeth - Sandton, South Africa - Vestas

    Vestas
    Vestas Sandton, South Africa

    6 days ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Are you interested in Procurement? Would you like to work in a Multinational Company? Then this job is for you

    Manufacturing and Global Procurement > COO MED> Service Procurement MED

    We are a diverse and varied team of focused purchasing colleagues covering Vestas' MED. MED Regional Procurement Organization (RPO) is responsible for managing MED (Southern Europe, Africa and ME) Vestas' spend 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 outcomes across all Vestas regions. You will report to the Head of MED Service Procurement, the full team is working cross-functionally and is responsible for managing all Procurement activities related to Service business.

    Responsibilities

    We are looking for a Service Solutions Purchaser in Procurement to join the team. This person (f/m/d) will define and implement, together with the global team, MED Service Solutions category strategy which includes Maintenance, Lifting Solutions and Repairs in Africa.

    Your responsibilities will cover:

  • Lead Service Solutions Procurement in Africa towards SMART and Vestas business targets KPIs.
  • Promote continuous cost out/profitability activities
  • Define and implement, together with the global team, the Africa Service Solutions category strategy ( Manpower, Cranes and Repair)
  • Support African activities running RFQ's for Service Solutions​ (stakeholder management, supplier selection, contract preparation and negotiation)
  • Support MED sales team on finding subcontractors in new Markets
  • Ensure that suppliers are supporting Vestas goals in terms of cost, delivery, quality and safety
  • Lead Supplier relationship and performance management
  • Work in collaboration with the team members to ensure RPO targets are achieve
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor/diploma or Master's degree in the field of (or related to) Supply Chain Management (either Business or Engineering) is required.
  • Experience of 4 years in Procurement.
  • Advanced English level written and speaking
  • Competencies

  • Structured person with analytical and negotiation skills
  • Cross cultural skills (will work as part of an international team).
  • Team working competences within a Matrix organization as well as Independent, pragmatic, and solution-oriented working style
  • Ability to prioritize in a time-sensitive situation
  • What We Offer

    We offer you an exciting and complex job with great opportunities for both professional and personal development within the energy industry's most established OEM of sustainable energy solutions. You will be provided with a unique opportunity to set your footprints within an essential area of Vestas. You will be part of an international team, with a high level of collaboration and a commitment to growth and development.

    Adittional Information

    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.


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