Job Summary

Vestas is the world leader in wind technology and a driving-force in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing, and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!

Vestas Technology Operations > Procurement > Buying SSE - LATAM and AME

The Procurement department is designed to support the Vestas Global Business and its End Customers. Our strategic objective is to build a competitive advantage for Vestas in the growing market and make it even more powerful in the coming years. Given the dynamics of the market and our dedicated wish to claim leadership in that market, you will join a fast-paced environment with strong growth potential.

Responsibilities

- Create non/catalogue PO thru SAP and use of other Vestas systems
- Ensures POs are issued in accordance with Vestas Procurement Policy Buying requirements
- Ensures timely, within accepted and agreed Service Level Agreement (SLA), and accurate processing of requests to maintain customer satisfaction
- Proactively engage and collaborate with Business stakeholders, to solve operational issues and problems related to Purchase Orders/Maintenance with speed and quality
- Modify/cancel/close PO
- Support Accounts Payable Team on invoice handling and proactively resolve escalated/exception invoices and ensure that invoices are resolved and processed accurately
- Provide excellent customer service to all, including vendors, operating facilities, corporate headquarters, and SSC teammates and participates in calls as needed
- Decides on rejection of transactions for non-adherence to policies and adequate documentation,



therefore deferring processing until the appropriate level of approval or proper documentation is obtained
- Performs testing for system enhancements or resolutions to ensure that updates/changes will not disrupt the production process once implemented
- Reporting to track open orders, supplier confirmations, and delivery dates to ensure communication of order and delivery status
- Provide support and cover for other team members as necessary

Your primary location will be in Chennai, India.

Qualifications

- Bachelors Degree holder
- Must have at least 3-5 years relevant experience in Buying/Buyer - Process/Procurement/Supply Chain function
- A working knowledge of the production and procurement modules of SAP PE1 is required
- Good understanding of SAP procurement related MD (PIR, vendor master, quota arrangements and source lists) is an advantage
- Knowledgeable in SAP standard procurement reports
- Positive English written and verbal communication skills and able to speak with conviction
- Good knowledge in MS Excel Power point
- Flexibility to work in Shifts and occasional overtime when needed
- Able to rapidly learn technical and business techniques and knowledge

Competencies

- Knowledgeable on the Procurement process (Procure to Pay)
- Customer Service Skills
- Know Business Stakeholders needs expectations
- Drives results and continuous improvement
- Ability to Manage Complexities

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📌 Buyer (Chennai)
🏢 Vestas
📍 Chennai