Commodity Lead

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Are you interested in building your career with a major renewable energy company? We are currently recruiting a Commodity Lead in Global Procurement who is looking for an exciting career in an innovative work environment. This position is a Maternity cover with an end date end of July 2027.

Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement > Castings

Vestas Global Procurement oversees all strategic purchasing activities across the company, including negotiations, contract management, cost-reduction initiatives, coordination of cross-functional teams, strategy development, and supplier relationship management.

The position as a maternity cover Commodity Lead for Castings in Nacelle will give you a great opportunity to develop your procurement profile and join a team of experienced strategic purchasers, commodity leads and specialists. The position is in Aarhus, Denmark, where you are surrounded by engaged and professional colleagues. You will also work closely with colleagues in Porto, Tianjin, and Chennai.

Responsibilities

As Commodity Lead for Castings, you will be responsible for the global commodity strategy and negotiation to ensure the most optimal procurement setup for low-voltage cables. You will be responsible for managing the procurement-related activities in the cross-functional sub-module team and secure alignment with relevant stakeholders in relation to e.g., new product introduction, costing, and supplier risk and performance management.

Furthermore, your responsibility will also cover below areas:

* Supplier selection, qualification, negotiation and contracting

* Supplier relationship management, including supplier account plans, and performance management and Supplier consolidation to ensure supply chain optimization based on total landed cost

* Strategy and roadmap development with your commodity members

* Procurement lead on cross functional projects and cost out initiatives

* Procurement deliverables in new product introduction

* Contract management of NDAs, Purchase Agreements, Price Agreements, etc.

* Full understanding of Commodity and Module KPI governance and active engagement in performance improvement to meet performance goals

Qualifications

There are many ways into this position, but we prefer a degree in a relevant area, such as Supply Chain Management or Engineering and some years of relevant experience in Strategic Purchasing. As a Commodity Lead, you are expected to lead by example and encourage the organization to rethink how we work.

* Good communication skills including fluent in English (both orally and in writing)

* Demonstrated solid stakeholder management skills including experience with communication. experience with communication. As the category has high attention among senior management, advanced stakeholder management skills are required

* Advanced skills within PPT, Excel, and Word

* We prefer SAP Experience, but it is not a requirement

* Experience with casted components is an advantage

Competencies

You are highly motivated to take initiative, move work forward, and bring an inquisitive mindset. Furthermore, we are looking for a profile who has/is:

* A collaborative person and values formal and informal engagement with your colleagues

* An open approach to encourage stakeholder input and a structured and fact-based approach to secure ideas are prioritized and implemented

* Focused and committed to secure the correct effective implementation of the initiatives you lead

* Holistic and positive mindset: you can see the big picture from Vestas's product offerings towards customers and the ability to connect these to procurement initiatives and how they can positively improve Vestas' sales and cost out programs

* Solid analytical skills with genuine motivation for detailed analysis

* You are ready to rethink established approaches and improve how things are done!

What we offer

We offer you an exciting and very stimulating job as a Maternity cover with great opportunities for professional and personal development within the renewable energy industry. You will have a unique opportunity to play a key role within an essential area in Vestas. You will be an integral part of an international team, where everyone wants to make a difference.

Additional information

Location: DK, Aarhus

If you have any further questions, you are welcome to reach out to Mark Don Hansen, Senior Manager at +4561650143 during normal working hours.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 21st June 2025.

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At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

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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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 185 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 30,000 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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