Are you ready to drive change in the renewable energy industry?
Join our Global Procurement team and play a key role in enabling data-driven, efficient, and sustainable sourcing solutions that power Vestas' global operations.
In this role, you will collaborate across functions and regions, lead strategic initiatives, and help optimize how Vestas engineers, sources, and delivers its products worldwide.
Be part of a team that drives innovation, strengthens supplier partnerships, and contributes to a greener future.
Join Vestas — and help power a sustainable tomorrow.

Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement > Electrical

Vestas Technology & Operations (VTO) is the integrated CTO and COO organization within Vestas, encompassing the full industrial value chain — from Research & Development, Procurement and Manufacturing to Supply Chain and Quality. VTO's mission is to transform the way Vestas engineers, sources, contracts, manufactures and delivers its products to consistently meet the highest standards for quality, cost efficiency and time-to-market.
Vestas Global Procurement is responsible for all procurement activities across the organization. The team leads cross-functional category teams, manages supplier negotiations and contracts, develops end-to-end cost optimization strategies, and drives category strategy and supplier relationship management.
In this role, you will play a key part in shaping Vestas' global supply chain — enabling the delivery of reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions to our customers. You will collaborate across commodity and module teams worldwide, acting as the anchor point for cross-commodity topics and engaging closely with stakeholders across the entire organization.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be part of a fast-paced, strategically important environment, driving initiatives that enhance efficiency, compliance, and decision-making across the organization. You will manage multiple critical projects simultaneously and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tangible results.

• Strategic Projects and Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal stakeholders across R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance, representing Procurement in key forums and meetings. Act as the primary liaison for Electrical Procurement in cross-functional projects (e.g., Cost-Out, Modularization, Digitalization), ensuring alignment, progress, and timely delivery

- Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the value chain, including footprint optimization and sourcing scope reviews

• Risk Management and Business Opportunities

- Work closely with commodity teams to identify potential risks and implement proactive mitigation measures

- Explore and execute new business opportunities with an end-to-end perspective, driving operational excellence and supporting Vestas' strategic growth

• Team Development and Knowledge Sharing

- Facilitate onboarding and knowledge transfer to strengthen team competencies and enhance collective performance. Promote collaboration within the global and regional matrix organization to ensure process consistency, strategic alignment, and delivery of savings and value-added initiatives

• Process Compliance and Budget Oversight

- Ensure strict adherence to corporate procurement policies and processes, promoting a culture of compliance and accountability

- Support the Electrical Procurement leadership team with accurate and timely performance tracking and budget reporting

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following qualifications and competencies:

Bachelor's or master's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain Management within a global, matrixed organization
Good understanding of procurement financials, cost structures, and performance metrics
Familiarity with procurement compliance frameworks and risk mitigation practices
Experience with procurement and reporting tools such as SAP, Ariba, and Power BI. Advanced skills in both Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to manage and influence multiple stakeholders across diverse functions and geographie
Excellent command of English, both written and spoken

Competencies

We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates the following competencies and personal attributes:

Able to perform effectively in a dynamic environment, manage multiple priorities, and deliver measurable results within deadlines
Skilled in building relationships and engaging effectively across organizational levels, functions, and cultures
Capable of mobilizing stakeholders, driving initiatives, and achieving results through others with a high degree of ownership and accountability
Displays a proactive and positive attitude, consistently challenging existing processes and identifying better ways of working
Understands how procurement initiatives connect to broader business objectives and contributes to delivering long-term value across the value chain
Acts with professionalism, transparency, and the highest ethical standards in all interactions and decisions

What we offer

At Vestas, you will be part of a fast-growing industry and a passionate organization dedicated to driving meaningful change toward a more sustainable world.
In this high-impact role, you will play a pivotal part in enabling smarter, data-driven decision-making — not only within Global Procurement, but also across cross-functional teams. You will have significant influence on performance outcomes and the opportunity to design and co-develop new analytical tools, enhance performance metrics, and continuously challenge existing ways of working.
We invite you to join our mission — and enjoy the journey along the way. At Vestas, you'll have the chance to grow both professionally and personally, expanding your expertise within procurement while collaborating with highly skilled and inspiring colleagues from around the world.

Additional information

The primary work location for this position is either Aarhus, Denmark or Porto, Portugal.
Up to 30 days of travel per year.
For additional information on the position, please contact Anne Kiil Hugener, Director - Procurement (Electrical), at +45 52157931.
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 5th Feb 2026.

In the cover letter please include an example of a successful process improvement initiative that you have personally designed and executed. Be sure to highlight the context, your approach, and the measurable outcomes achieved.

Our commitment to a fair hiring

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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Commodity Specialist - Continuous Improvement