Purchasing Director LAT

Management Full-Time Supply Chain and Logistics

Vestas' core business consists of development, production, sales and service of wind turbines. With more than 29,000 employees worldwide, we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions.

At Vestas, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is vital for accelerating the green energy transition.

The Regional Procurement Office (RPO) LATAM is responsible for all Procurement and SQD activities related to Latin America.

The Senior Procurement Manager Service LATAM is responsible for developing and maintaining the optimum Value Chain for the region, considering the Commercial, Financial, Capacity, Delivery, and Quality dimensions.

Responsibilities :

• Guide and develop the Procurement Services Team
• Establish and develop a cost-efficient, agile, and high-quality supplier base in the region
• Strategize the right level of local content, considering regulatory needs, FX exposure, risk management, time-to-market dynamics, and taxes and procedures
• Develop supplier base in new markets
• Leverage Global expertise on commodities, cost break-down, and should-cost modeling in the region
• Seek high-quality competitive advantages
• Promote sustainable cost out by partnering with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Establish capacity and risk management practices and controls

Qualifications :

• Consolidated experience in comparable leadership roles, exposed to large industrial applications related to Procurement
• Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English
• Financial and economic understanding
• Experience in the Energy or Infrastructure Industry is desirable
• Great leadership skills, committed to team development
• Strategic Mindset - able to shape and implement long-term value generation strategies
• Resilience / good work ethic
• Stakeholder Management skills - experience in matrix organizations
• Communication skills - Speak up attitude

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DEIB Statement At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success.

About Vestas Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions.

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