The LATAM TCI Procurement team is responsible for supporting the delivery of Vestas projects across the region. The department ensures the availability of cost-effective, compliant, and reliable service solutions covering transportation and construction scopes (vessel, port, inland transport, cranes and labor).
This position will report to the LATAM Procurement Sr. Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Execute end-to-end procurement activities for logistics and construction services, including sourcing strategy, RFQs processes, negotiation, and contract sign.
- Define and implement sourcing strategies aligned with project requirements, regional market conditions, and Vestas objectives.
- Manage commercial negotiations with suppliers to secure optimal terms in cost, quality, delivery, and risk allocation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on scope, specifications, timelines, and contractual frameworks.
- Manage supplier relationships, including performance monitoring, supplier development, and issue resolution.
- Ensure compliance with Vestas' procurement policies,
ethical standards, and governance requirements.
- Support the project execution by early identifying risks and opportunities within logistics and construction scopes.
- Contribute to cost-out initiatives and continuous improvement of procurement processes and tools.
- Ensure transparency and proper documentation throughout the sourcing and contracting lifecycle.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
- Relevant experience in procurement or strategic sourcing within logistics, construction, or project-driven industries.
- Demonstrated experience in managing service contracts and supplier negotiations in a regional or international environment.
- Solid understanding of logistics (project cargo) and construction services (civil works, cranes and installation).
- Experience with ERP and procurement systems (e.g., S
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