Operational Buyer

6 months ago

Sunderland, United Kingdom Vestas Full time

**Service > Global Service Supply Chain > Tools Region EMEA**
Vestas are a world leading, renewable energy company that develop, build, install and maintain wind turbines all over the globe. We are currently recruiting for an Operational Buyer for our new Tools storage facility in Seaham, County Durham.

**Responsibilities**

Your main responsibilities will be:

- Acquiring/purchasing material under the most favourable terms and conditions
- Communicate with vendors regarding delivery schedules, quality issues, and cost concerns
- Administrative management of stock levels to meet the requirements
- Conducting adequate administration for vendor management (quality, budget and availability)
- Participate in continuous improvement
- Develop and manage effective relationships

**Qualifications**
- Min 3 years of experience in a similar role
- Experienced IT user (Microsoft office, SAP, Excel)
- Knowledge of purchasing and procurement processes

**Competencies**

As a person, we believe you have/are:

- Strong team player
- Excellent Communication and organisational skills
- Well-structured
- Problem solving mindset
- Good at building relationships with both internal and external partners

**What we offer**
We offer an exciting role with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development within an inspiring, dynamic and international work environment. To play your part in the world-saving, renewable energy sector.

**Additional information**
Your work location will be at Vestas Seaham, GB.
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.
All inquiries are treated confidentially.

**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 145 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 29,000 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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