Purchasing Assistant

Vestas is a major player 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!

Procurement > CPX, Logistics & Indirect Procurement > CAPEX, Tools & MRO

Vestas Global Procurement is an award-winning, best-in-class procurement function within the worlds leading OEM for sustainable and renewable energy solutions. We are overall responsible for all Procurement activities within Vestas, including leading global and cross-functional teams, developing and implementing commodity strategies across modules, creating and capturing end-to-end value, supplier relationship management and supplier account management, performance metrics monitoring, and development.

You will join an experienced team with a high level of interaction within the value chain. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and secure execution of commodity strategies toward suppliers, ensuring a sustainable, scalable, and high-performing supply base.

In this role, you will be responsible for initiating RFx processes, managing supplier selection, and fixing procurement master data for global construction and service warehouses across five regions.

Responsibilities

You shall be accountable to support the commodity and/or regional procurement teams in the end-to-end tactical and operational purchasing process which covers requirement definition, RFx/RFQ initiation, negotiation, supplier selection followed by master data maintenance, and contracting, as well as all other relevant steps within the entire process.

• Ensure adherence to KPIs set by Global Sourcing regarding safety, quality, cost, delivery, innovation and sustainability.
  
  

Qualifications

• Preferably any graduate / business degree.
• With 0-2 years of experience in Supply Chain and Procurement functions.
• Experience with sending Request for Quote, Expediting Quotation and making comparison analysis.
• Experience in SAP or Ariba P2P process, Service Now ticketing is preferred.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Highly self-motivated, efficient work ethics, keen attention to detail, and exceptional customer service orientation.
  
  

Competencies

You are professional and dedicated by nature with a strong sense of quality. You bring the following strengths to the team:

• Commercial understanding on tender process and negotiation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to draw clear conclusions and highlight key findings.
• Ability to identify and define problems, including solid cost analysis and financial assessments.
• Continuous improvement mindset, always looking for ways to optimize processes and outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with the confidence to present and speak with conviction.
  
  

What We Offer

Vestas offers a position where you, together with a strong team can explore SRM, cost optimization and change management programs with global sourcing. You will develop your talent in the Vestas Indirect Procurement transformation and having a contribute to Vestass competitiveness.

Additional Information

The work location is 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 28th Feb 2026.

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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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.

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