Lead Manager - Procurement

Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement > Service Procurement

You will become part of a creative global procurement team responsible for the Strategic Procurement of spare parts to the global Vestas Service Business. The position is located in Chennai India, and you will be reporting to the Head of Service Material Procurement in Vestas.

Responsibilities

• In this position you will be Global Purchase Manager in Service Procurement, where you will be responsible for the area of Nacelle, HUB & Towers
• You will be leading a team of 10 highly skilled Strategic Purchasers and Specialists
• Developing the long-term strategic direction for the Service Nacelle, HUB & Towers commodity
• Provide clear leadership, with personal and professional development for your team
• Build a close relationship with key suppliers in the commodity and continue to deliver value through long-term supplier account management and partnerships
• Build and define the future Service supply base for service within Nacelle, HUB & Towers in close collaboration with key stakeholders
• Work closely with the Matrix Regional organization on the Strategy Execution
• Reduce complexity both in number of suppliers and part numbers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's in Supply Chain Management/Manufacturing/Business Administration/Any Engineering specialization
• 5+ years of experience with strategic procurement
• Experience with handling large yearly procurement budgets (200MEUR)
• Advanced IT skills (proficient with Microsoft Office Package, especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint)
• We welcome experience within the wind industry
• Fluency in English

Competencies

• You will have an open approach to encourage stakeholder input and a structured, fact-based approach to ensure ideas are prioritized and implemented
• You should be a proficient leader who is creative, focused, motivated, able to unite and bring people together
• You should be a collaborator who is motivated to see fruitful implementation of the initiatives you direct
• You should possess strategic thinking skills with the ability to recognize long-term impacts
• You will have an analytical, structured, and fact-based approach to problem solving
• Ability to effectively communicate and manage stakeholders

What We Offer

We offer a very exciting job in Global Procurement, Service Material Procurement, dedicated to the Vestas Service business, in a flat, multicultural, and innovative organization focusing on reaching great results. To us, it is all about knowing the business and our employees, defining the right solutions, and getting it done. We want you to participate in that mission and of course, have fun along the way. By joining Vestas, you will have the opportunity to grow on a professional as well as a personal level, enhancing your knowledge within the procurement field by working closely with highly experienced and inspiring colleagues globally.

Additional Information

Your primary workplace will be in Chennai, India.

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 19th November 2025.

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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. 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.