Vestas is Hiring | Purchasing Assistant |

Position – Purchasing Assistant
Company – Vestas
Location – Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Job description

The SSC Procurement Department is comprised of multiple work streams within Procurement such as the Indirect Buying, Purchasing & SQD, Supply & Market Analytics, and Digitalization & Processes. This role is under the Purchasing & SQD team which collaborates closely with the Global and Regional Procurement organizations on purchasing activities (i.e., source-to-contract activities, spend management, and supplier negotiation) and supplier & quality development (SQD).

Responsibilities

• You shall be accountable for supporting the Purchasing & SQD Team in the end-to-end purchasing process which covers requirement definition, supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting, as well as all other relevant steps within the full process.
• Assist the sourcing responsible in sourcing and conducting RFx with agreed vendors.
• Participate in selection, qualification, negotiation, and contracting with suppliers within the category.
• Support in the execution of risk assessments of suppliers, using the standard risk tools
• Support the category/regional procurement teams with master data maintenance – ensure that missing master data is enriched (info records, source lists, quota arrangements, and vendor master).
• This may also include collation of documents such as Safety Data Sheets, CE declaration of conformity certificates, etc.
• Ensure adherence to KPIs set by Global Sourcing regarding safety, quality, cost, delivery, innovation, and sustainability.
• Perform data analysis on tender spend visibility, and other relevant procurement analytics activities.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Civil) or business studies.
• 0-3 years of work experience in Purchasing or another position requiring professional coordination and business skills.

Competencies

• Great interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Positive and solution-oriented problem solver.
• Able to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Fluent English is essential; knowledge of other languages will be a plus.

What We Offer

Vestas provides an open, respectful, and global culture, a competitive compensation package and long-term career development. Choose us, choose a brilliant future! To meet business growing needs, Vestas needs a lot of talents to join us. We care and respect all employees and will offer attractive benefits which include A broad program of job training, A perfect platform for professional and personal development, a Bonus Program, colorful team activities and etc. We put the emphasis on developing both personal and professional skills. In return, we expect you to go the extra mile to achieve results.

Additional Information

The work location is in Chennai, India.

Working Timing : 3.30 PM to 12.30 AM

This will be the FTC (Fixed Term Contract) position

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 31st August 2024.
Learn more about Vestas at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels.

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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 power the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner in sustainable energy solutions. We specialize 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 that embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to creating and sustaining an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.

To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.