{"id":2271179,"url":"https://alion.io/job/vestas-global-strategic-purchaser-2","title":"Global Strategic Purchaser","company":{"id":21059,"name":"Vestas","domain":"vestas.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/vestas","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Porto, Portugal"],"countries":["PT"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-17T02:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-17","last_verified_at":"2026-10-19T17:15:58Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":32,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":32},"description":"Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement > Service Material Procurement\nVestas Procurement is overall responsible for all Strategic Procurement activities within Vestas Wind Systems. Supplier Account Management, Negotiations, cost-out initiatives, Category Strategy Development and Implementation are key areas. Managing costs, supplier performance, localization projects, and new product development projects are our major focus areas.\nResponsibilities\nThis position is in our Service Material Procurement Team, which is part of Vestas Procurement. In Service Material Procurement, we are responsible for the strategic and tactical procurement of spare parts used to service our global fleet of turbines.\nYour area will be Sensors and Transformer spare parts, and your responsibilities will include:\nGuide the strategic direction within your area with the relevant stakeholders\nAnnual price negotiations\nLocalization and other optimization projects that will improve the availability of the spare parts\nEnsure your suppliers are covered by purchase agreements\nCross-functional optimization projects\nEnsure you have the right supplier base to support current and future demands\nQualifications\nA master's degree in supply chain or international business\n2 years of strategic procurement experience\nHigh-level experience with stakeholder management\nYou are a skilled IT user (SAP, SAP ARIBA and Microsoft Office)\nFluency in English (written and spoken)\nCompetencies\nPossesses a self-motivated, organized mindset with a clear, motivated approach\nThrives in action-oriented environments and is motivated by contributing to strategic direction and agenda-setting\nEncourages stakeholder input through an inclusive approach, while applying a structured, fact-based methodology to prioritize and implement ideas effectively\nBrings a holistic and constructive mindset, with the ability to work seamlessly within multicultural teams\nCommunicates clearly and effectively across various stakeholders and contexts\nWhat we offer\nWe offer an exciting job in an international environment. You'll be working in a fast-growing team that is playing a central role in growth across the wind energy sector. We put emphasis on developing both personal and professional skills. In return, we expect you to contribute consistently to delivering results.\nAdditional information\nThis is a hybrid position based in Porto, Portugal and requires up to 30 travel days per year. Applicants must be authorized to work in Portugal. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.\nWe will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV in English.\nPlease note: We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time.\nOur commitment to a fair hiring.\nAt 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.\nDEIB Statement\nAt 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.\nBEWARE - RECRUITMENT FRAUD\nIt has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link, https://www.vestas.com/en/careers/our-recruitment-process\nAbout Vestas\nVestas 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.\nAcross 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 200 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.\nWith 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.\nVestas 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.\nTo 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. 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