Category Lead (m/w/d)

Vestas; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Category Lead Specialist to shape and deliver global commodity strategies and lead cross-functional teams to optimize supplier performance across the full supply chain.

You will drive strategic sourcing, manage stakeholders at all levels and contribute to major tenders. Primary work location is Aarhus, DK or Hamburg, DE, with ~50 travel days per year and a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in global procurement and category/commodity management.
• Strong leadership and ability to drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience handling complex data sets and strategic sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional commodity teams with a focus on offshore labour.
• Develop and align commodity strategies with business goals and stakeholder needs.
• Drive supplier performance and cost-optimisation across projects.
• Contribute to major tenders and value-creation initiatives.

Skills

Global procurement

Category/commodity management

Leadership & stakeholder mgmt

Analytical capabilities

Education

Master’s degree in Business/Engineering/Economics/Finance

Job description

Aarhus N, Region Central Jutland, DK, 8200 Hamburg, HH, DE, 20097

Work experience: Specialist

Type of position: Full-Time

Job Family: Supply Chain and Logistics

Join us as a Category Lead Specialist and play a key role in shaping and delivering global commodity strategies. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive supplier performance, and unlock value across the full supply chain. This is a highly collaborative role requiring strong stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and the ability to operate in a dynamic, global environment. If you enjoy driving results and creating impact through partnerships and innovation, this opportunity is for you.

Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement > Cranes & Installation

Vestas Global Procurement is an award-winning best in class Procurement function within the world's 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional commodity teams with a focus on offshore labour
• Develop and align commodity strategies with business goals and stakeholder needs
• Execute strategies in partnership with global and regional teams to ensure a scalable and high-performing supply base
• Drive strong supplier relationship management to unlock value and cost optimisation opportunities
• Lead or contribute to major tenders and cost-saving initiatives across projects
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Enable end-to-end value creation through collaboration, performance, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in global procurement and category/commodity management
• Relevant Master’s degree (e.g. Business, Engineering, Economics, Finance)
• Offshore wind experience is a strong advantage
• Background in project management within EPC, oil & gas, or infrastructure
• Proven experience developing and implementing strategies in matrix organisations
• Solid leadership skills with ability to drive cross-functional collaboration
• Effective analytical capabilities with experience handling complex data sets

Competencies

• Solid cross-functional leadership with ability to coach, support, and drive collaboration
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder influencing skills
• Open-minded with an end-to-end value chain perspective
• Demonstrated project management capability in complex tenders and optimisation initiatives
• Solid stakeholder management skills, building relationships both internally and externally
• Results-driven, with the ability to perform in dynamic and changing environments

What we offer

We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues that take care of each other.

Additional information

Primary work location: Aarhus, DK or Hamburg, DE.

This position requires approximately 50 days of global travel per year.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, 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 26/08/2026.

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 200 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 39,000 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.