Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement > IT Procurement
Vestas Global Procurement is an award-winning best in class Procurement function. We are overall responsible for all Procurement activities within Vestas Wind System A/S, the global leader in the Wind Industry, including Strategy development and implementation, Value creation initiatives, negotiations, Supplier Relationship Management and Supplier Account Management. Our Procurement organization consist of app. 600 dedicated employees spread out across the globe, with app. 120 employees located in the headquarter in Aarhus, Denmark.
You will be an important part of the IT Procurement team, which is responsible for Vestas' global procurement of digital products supporting the digitalization journey for Vestas. You will report to the Senior Manager for Global IT Procurement, playing a key role in setting the direction for the area and ensuring that Vestas has the best agreements and solutions for powering the solutions to shape a greener future.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop partnerships with strategic software suppliers
- Collaborate on global Software strategy to maximize value from agreements
- Foster world-class supplier collaboration and effective category structures
- Represent the Global IT Procurement team and act as an ambassador
- Lead global software negotiations, set direction, and plan execution
- Single point of contact for specific product areas
- Continue to build an environment of enthusiasm, speed, solid results, smile and fun!
Qualifications
- Background in IT procurement with experience negotiating software contracts and how to unlock most benefits to Vestas, while understanding the complexities of such contracts with respect to commercial and legal risks
- You have experience with category management, including guiding cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and large complex suppliers
- Good theoretical background within Procurement, Finance, Supply chain or IT.
- Great negotiator who lives for delivering the expected savings, solutions and does not take no for an answer
Competencies
- You are a specialist with highly developed communication skills
- You have a personal aspiration and mindset to hunt the best solution for Vestas
- You have strong collaboration skills and see a value in working together across the organization to achieve your results
- You are open-minded and have an end-to-end value chain mindset
- You have good communication skills and knows how to communicate at all levels of the organization
- Stakeholder management is in your DNA and creating business relationships both internally and externally comes naturally to you. You are structured and good at planning
What we offer
We offer you an exciting job with great opportunities for both professional and personal development within the energy industry's leading OEM. You will be given a high degree of freedom, provided with a personal opportunity to set your own footprint within an essential area in Vestas. You will be part of an international team, with a lot of passion, "can-do" attitude and aspiration to make a difference.
Additional information
Location: Aarhus N, Denmark. The position requires 10-20 days of annual travel activity.
Application Deadline: 4 Sept 2025 – We reserve the right to remove this posting when the right candidate is identified
Start Date: ASAP or before/after mutual agreement
Our commitment to a fair hiring
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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 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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