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Senior Purchaser

United States, Houston · Job Posted March 25, 2026
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The Sr. Purchaser is regionally responsible for managing Indirect suppliers in North America while collaborating closely with our global colleagues to procure the most competitive solutions for Vestas and our customers. They will involve cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality procurement strategies while ensuring cost, quality and on-time delivery.

Job Responsibility

  • Responsible for negotiating the business priorities of our stakeholders within the company that determine our North American strategy
  • Close collaboration with key local and global stakeholders including construction, service org, HR, factories, project management, engineering, quality, legal and supply chain to optimize cost competitiveness
  • Directly manage new and existing regional supplier relationships and leverage internal stakeholder/category relationships to maximize global supplier partnerships
  • Manage strategic purchasing initiatives and develop reporting materials (power point presentations, business cases, etc.)
  • Build supplier market intelligence and ensure that supply-base data is available to support business decisions
  • Implement and manage all aspects of the supplier development, contracting and buy-to-pay processes, including proper risk management
  • Be a point of escalation and resolution for scope-related supplier issues

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Masters' degree in global supply chain management, engineering or other related business studies
  • 2+ years' work experience in procurement or other related supply chain management field
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, SAP and additional software programs)
  • Effective written and oral communication skills in English
  • Ability to work flexible hours and with variety of cultures
  • Ability to effectively lead a cross functional team
  • Ability to travel as business requires
  • Experience gathering market intelligence
  • Previous experience building business cases or strategies
  • Advanced MS Excel (minimum of pivot tables, v-look up, etc.)
  • Contract management experience
  • Advanced negotiation experience for supplier negotiations
  • Effective interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
  • Solution-oriented, problem solver
  • Cross-cultural skills
  • Ability to prioritize effectively in challenging situations
  • High-level business acumen (understanding of financial statements, cash flow, EBIT, inventory, etc.)
  • Project management skills
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Advanced ability to create and deliver presentations and business cases
  • Ability to work within a cross-functional team
  • Candidate needs to be self-motivated, find opportunities, and have the ability to make sound decisions

What we offer

  • Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry
  • Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
  • Generous Paid Time Off policies
  • Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)
  • Tuition assistance
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