Head of Construction & Transport Procurement APAC SEA & ANZ
Requisition ID: 75981
Location: Melbourne, VIC, AU 3004
Work Experience: Senior Management
Type of Position: Full-Time
Job Family: Supply Chain and Logistics
Vestas Wind has opened a prestigious role for a Head of Construction & Transport Procurement APAC to join our team in Melbourne.
The Customer Project Execution and Transport (CPxT) Procurement team is responsible for the strategic sourcing of all industrial service providers who support Vestas with qualified manpower and equipment for the transportation and construction of our wind power plants. Through early engagement of our business partners, we secure the best value engineered solution for the development and construction of our EPC and Supply & Installation projects. With a cross‑functional team of stakeholders, we strategically develop partnerships to enable sustainable growth and drive value for our end customers. You will be part of a highly dynamic and diverse team that is excited about the prospects of renewable energy in the region and our purpose to fight climate change. You will be heading a team in charge of the strategic sourcing of a portfolio of projects from early sales engagement to final execution.
Responsibilities
* Regional stakeholder management and accountability for all escalations from regional Customer Project Execution & Logistics Team.
* Daily people management of all regional employees, including support and coaching in procurement tasks.
* Secure the right capability in the regional procurement organisations.
* Maintain and build Vestas’ relationship with suppliers, developing solutions to meet project and end‑customer needs.
* Establish and develop partnerships with cross‑functionally selected suppliers to gain competitive advantages and drive value.
* Provide tangible input from the region to the Global category team to formalise global and regional strategy content and priorities. Roll out regional construction & transport procurement strategies for balance of plant, transportation, cranes and installation.
* Lead the procurement process throughout the bidding, ensuring safety, quality, delivery and competitiveness of our supplier base.
* Lead the team through commercial contract negotiations and develop bid, negotiation and commercial strategies.
* Build supply‑market intelligence and ensure that the supply base is available to enable our sustainable growth strategy.
* Ensure all cost‑out and value‑creation opportunities are identified, and that relevant risk assessments are completed and acted upon to reduce risk.
Qualifications
* Minimum of a master’s degree in engineering, business, law or finance.
* 10+ years of procurement, commercial or project management experience, ideally within wind energy, power plants, infrastructure or construction.
* 6+ years in a leadership position.
* Strong business acumen and passion for developing supplier relationships.
* Experience with commercial negotiations and high level of commercial acumen.
* Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
* Advanced MS Office skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams.
* Able to manage complex supplier relationships.
* Ability to negotiate large infrastructure projects.
* Well‑organised and disciplined approach.
* Show initiative and creativity in finding solutions.
* Sociable and communicative approach.
* Confidence in presenting to senior levels.
* Strong negotiator and influencing style.
What We Offer
* Exciting job with great development opportunities in a progressive, committed and international environment.
* A diverse and strong safety culture in a dynamic and fast‑paced work environment.
* Global and regional career development prospects.
* Join the world's leading wind energy solutions provider.
* Excellent career development opportunities both nationally and globally.
* A workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion.
* 18 weeks paid parental leave.
* 3 weeks paid secondary carers leave.
* Employee assistance program.
Vestas is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
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