Lead Specialist Offshore Marine Procurement

Job Description

Manufacturing and Global Procurement > Global Procurement > Transport

Transport Procurement manages all transport-related matters, encompassing vessels, roads, trucking, and aviation. This includes standard transport and project-specific transport for both onshore and offshore projects.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate Global Offshore Transport Procurement Team: Lead and coordinate activities related to wind turbine installation vessels, service jack-up vessels, (C)SOVs, and CTVs.

Strategic Planning: Develop and execute commodity strategies aligned with Vestas' objectives for jack-up vessels, service operation vessels, crew transfer vessels, and helicopters.

Supplier Relationship Management: Identify, engage, and manage relationships with suppliers; negotiate and finalize contracts.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Regional Procurement Teams and key business functions (Sales, Construction, Service, Legal) to align procurement needs and specifications across the value chain.

Coordinate Global Offshore Procurement Team: Ensure cohesive efforts and communication within the global offshore procurement team.

Qualifications:

Experience with marine vessels and helicopters in offshore wind farm construction and service phases.

Prior procurement experience, preferably within the offshore wind farm industry.

Strategic thinker with strong negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills.

Competencies:

Team Collaboration: Strong team player with a collaborative approach.

Detail Orientation: Ability to focus on details while understanding the broader context to mitigate commercial and contractual risks.

Initiative: Self-starter who can work independently and engage effectively with colleagues and other departments.

Deadline Management: Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in identifying, relating to, and influencing internal and external stakeholders.

Customer Focus: Customer-centric mindset with openness to multicultural and international perspectives.

Advanced Negotiation Skills: Proficient in negotiation techniques.

What We Offer:

Join an international team at the forefront of offshore wind energy growth. Influence the marine segment's development within the industry and contribute to the global expansion of offshore wind. We prioritize both personal and professional development and expect commitment to achieving results.

Additional Information:

Work Location: Aarhus, Denmark; alternatively, Copenhagen or Hamburg, Germany.

Application Deadline: June 30th, 2024. The job ad may be taken down earlier if the right candidate is found.

Start Date: ASAP or upon mutual agreement.