Global Category Lead – Offshore Procurement & Strategy

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. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive supplier performance, and unlock value across the supply chain in a dynamic, international environment.

With 7+ years in global procurement and a Master’s degree, you will develop and implement strategies within matrix organisations, focusing on offshore wind and EPC contexts. This role requires strong stakeholder management and results-driven leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in global procurement and category/commodity management.
• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or 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.

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 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.

Skills

Global procurement

Category management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree (Business, Engineering, Economics, Finance)

Job description

Vestas is seeking a Category Lead Specialist to shape and deliver global commodity strategies. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive supplier performance, and unlock value across the supply chain in a dynamic, international environment.

With 7+ years in global procurement and a Master’s degree, you will develop and implement strategies within matrix organisations, focusing on offshore wind and EPC contexts. This role requires strong stakeholder management and results-driven leadership.