Procurement Specialist

6 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Vestas Full time

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
- 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**

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 173 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.



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