Lead Procurement Capability Development Specialist

Vestas; Aarhus kommune; Hybrid; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Lead Procurement Capability Development Specialist to shape how Procurement evolves globally. You will translate strategic priorities into a future-focused capability agenda, connecting competency needs with scalable learning programmes, career pathways, leadership development and talent pipelines.

Based in Aarhus, Denmark, the role collaborates with Procurement leaders, HR and stakeholders worldwide to deliver measurable impact on workforce readiness and organizational

Qualifications

• Experience in capability development, learning strategy and organisational development.
• Design and implement competency frameworks and learning programs globally.
• Deliver large-scale training and capability initiatives across complex business environments.
• Effective stakeholder management to translate strategy into scalable people solutions.
• Knowledge of career development, succession planning and workforce planning.
• Data-driven approach with procurement or industrial sector experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve competency frameworks, capability roadmaps and role expectations aligned to strategic priorities.
• Identify capability gaps and development priorities using workforce, employee, and business insights.
• Design and govern role-based learning journeys, development programmes and capability-building initiatives at a global scale.
• Create transparent career pathways while building internal mobility, succession planning and leadership pipelines.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to develop graduate, internship and rotational talent programmes.
• Promote new operating models and work practices by focusing on targeted capability building and tracking results across a global network.

Skills

Capability development

Learning strategy

Organisational development

HR

Consulting

Transformation

Job description

Build the capability development system that prepares Procurement for the future. As a Lead Procurement Capability Development Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how Procurement evolves at Vestas. Working closely with Procurement leaders, HR and global stakeholders, you will translate strategic priorities into a future-focused capability agenda, connecting emerging competency needs with scalable learning programmes, career pathways, leadership development and talent pipelines. This is a unique opportunity to shape how we attract, develop and grow across a global Procurement organisation while delivering measurable impact on workforce readiness and organisational performance.

Technology Operations > Procurement > Strategy Governance

At Vestas, Procurement is about much more than cost. We advance sustainability, innovation and resilience across our global supply chain, transforming complexity into opportunity through effective partnerships and smart solutions. As Lead Procurement Capability Development Specialist, you will help build the capabilities that enable our people and business to thrive, creating meaningful development opportunities while supporting the transition to a more sustainable future. For those who value capability building, organizational development, and readiness for tomorrow’s workforce, this is an opportunity to contribute at global scale

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve Procurement competency frameworks, capability roadmaps and role expectations aligned to strategic priorities
• Identify capability gaps and development priorities using workforce, employee, and business insights
• Design and govern role-based learning journeys, development programmes and capability-building initiatives at a global scale
• Create transparent career pathways while building internal mobility, succession planning and leadership pipelines
• Partner with HR and business leaders to develop graduate, internship, early-career and rotational talent programmes
• Promote new operating models and work practices by focusing on targeted capability building, while tracking results and continuously improving outcomes through a broad global network of stakeholders and learning partners

Qualifications

• Experience in capability development, learning strategy, organisational development, HR, consulting or transformation
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement competency frameworks and learning programs within global organizations
• Experience delivering large-scale training and capability initiatives across complex business environments
• Effective stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate strategy into scalable people solutions
• Knowledge of career development, succession planning, leadership development and workforce planning
• Data-driven approach with effective communication skills; Procurement or industrial sector experience

Competencies

• Strategic and pragmatic, with a clear focus on delivery and execution
• Skilled at working with and building credibility with senior stakeholders across the business
• Inclusive, inquisitive, and committed to developing people, teams, and organizational capability
• Structured and methodical, with the ability to navigate complex, cross-functional environments
• Effective at collaborating across diverse cultures, geographies and stakeholder groups
• Able to design and implement simple, scalable solutions that deliver results in complex organizations

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 who support one another.

Additional Information

Work location: Aarhus, Denmark. Hybrid working, 3 days in office, 2 days working from home.

This position requires approximately 10-15 days of travel per year.

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.

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.