Purchasing Manager - Melbourne, Australia - Vestas

    Vestas
    Vestas Melbourne, Australia

    2 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Vestas are seeking an enthusiastic Purchasing Manager to join our team in the Indirect Materials team in Melbourne.

    Procurement Excellence and Indirect Procurement APAC > Business Service, Indirect Procurement APAC > APAC Procurement Indirect, AU

    Responsibilites

  • Manage the Indirect Procurement team APAC covering Business services (IT, facility management, fleet, engineering, professional services)
  • Define and implement the regional indirect procurement strategy in close alignment with global indirect procurement commodity lead
  • Deliver on Safety, Quality, Performance, Cost and Sustainability targets
  • Daily people management of employees in the Regional Indirect commodities and securing right capability in the organisation
  • Responsible for regional risk identification & Mitigation. Regional value and innovation capture. Drive regional cost out
  • Support of regional factories with regards to Indirect costs (e.g. IPC, temporary labour, PPE, Electricity and MRO)
  • Performance management and supplier management at Regional level

    • Qualifications

  • + years working experience in Procurement and Supply management
  • 5+ years working experience in indirect material procurement and leadership role
  • Have experience working with or for internation companies in intercultural environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Economics/Finance, Business Administration Management or equivalent relevant majors
  • Procurement Knowledge and Skill sets, i.e., Analysis, Benchmarking, Negotiation, etc., and with good Quality Management mindset

    • Competencies

  • Excellence English in verbal and written
  • Communication and stakeholder management in multicultural environment Cross functional leadership (working in matrix & remote management)
  • Strong leadership skills to build and develop a high performing and passionate team.
  • Strategic mindset
  • Financial acumen

    • What we offer

  • A strong safety cultures
  • Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
  • An opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy
  • The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development
  • Global career progression prospects
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Additional information

  • All potential employees will be subject to undertaking a full medical assessment to be considered for this role
  • Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date

    • Our Benefits

  • Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
  • Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
  • A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
  • Flexible workplace arrangements
  • weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
  • 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program

    • Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.