Category Specialist Logistics

Vestas; Leça do Balio; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Daily meal card allowance

Job summary

Vestas, the global wind energy leader, seeks a procurement professional to join the Logistics & Construction Procurement team in the EMEA region. You will procure specialized services, lead negotiations across internal and external stakeholders, and drive cost analyses, benchmarks, and timely delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and fluent English (German is a plus). You will collaborate with sales, legal, finance, and operations to secure favorable terms and strong supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Business or Economics).
• Experience ranges from 1–2 years to +5 years in strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Strong negotiation and financial analysis capabilities.
• Experience with services procurement in logistics/industrial sectors.
• Proficient in procurement platforms, preferably SAP Ariba.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and negotiation of contracts for logistics services, specialized transport, and construction support.
• Develop and maintain cost models and price benchmarks for competitive terms.
• Drive stakeholder management across suppliers, operations, logistics, sales, legal, and finance.
• Collaborate with sales and tendering teams during bidding by calculating competitive logistics costs.
• Ensure contract compliance, track delivery targets, and maintain long‑term supplier partnerships.

Skills

English

Negotiation

Analytical

Cost benchmarking

German (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / related field

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

About The Department

The Procurement department within the EMEA organization is responsible for managing strategic sourcing for renewable energy projects across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Balkans. Within this hub, we oversee the sourcing of logistics services, inland transportation of heavy components (blades, towers, nacelles), port operations, and service procurement supporting the construction phase of our wind farms.

About The Department

The Procurement department within the EMEA organization is responsible for managing strategic sourcing for renewable energy projects across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Balkans. Within this hub, we oversee the sourcing of logistics services, inland transportation of heavy components (blades, towers, nacelles), port operations, and service procurement supporting the construction phase of our wind farms.

Based in our Madrid offices, you will join a highly collaborative, international team with a direct impact on project competitiveness and global execution.

Position Summary

We are looking for procurement professionals with a commercial, strategic, and analytical mindset to join our Logistics & Construction Procurement team. In this role (Individual Contributor, no direct reports), you will be responsible for procuring specialized services (rather than physical products), leading negotiations across multiple internal and external stakeholders. Your main goal will be to analyze cost structures, perform competitive price benchmarks, and secure advantageous commercial agreements that ensure compliance with timelines, quality standards, and project budgets across the EMEA region.

Key Responsibilities

• Service Management & Negotiation: Lead the sourcing, evaluation, and negotiation of contracts for logistics services, specialized transport, and construction support.


• Cost Analysis & Benchmarking: Develop and maintain cost models, price benchmarks, and offer comparisons to challenge cost premises with financial arguments and secure the best commercial terms.


• Stakeholder Management & Negotiation: Drive negotiations and build strong relationships across multiple stakeholders (suppliers, operations, logistics, sales, legal, and finance) to align business objectives.


• Bidding & Project Support: Collaborate with sales and tendering teams during the bidding phase by calculating competitive logistics costs and securing supplier capacity.


• Contract Monitoring & Supplier Performance: Ensure contract compliance, track timely logistics delivery targets, and maintain strong, long‑term commercial partnerships.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, International Trade, Economics, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.


• Experience: Open to profiles ranging from high‑potential candidates (1–2 years) to consolidated/senior procurement specialists (+5 years) in strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation, or service management within multinational environments.


• Industry Focus: Highly desirable experience in procuring services within transportation, logistics, construction, infrastructure, energy, or other project‑based industrial sectors.


• Commercial & Financial Skills: Strong negotiation profile with a solid ability to interpret numbers, run financial benchmarks, and communicate persuasively.


• Procurement Tools: Proficient in sourcing processes and procurement platforms (knowledge of SAP Ariba is a plus).


• Languages: Fluent English (spoken and written) is required for daily collaboration with international teams and regional suppliers. (German is an advantage).

Competencies & Profile

• Autonomy & Proactivity: Self‑driven profile (Individual Contributor), results‑oriented, and able to manage priorities independently.


• Communication & Relationship Leadership: Ability to communicate clearly, influence, and negotiate with diverse internal and external stakeholders simultaneously.


• Analytical Mindset: Capacity to translate numerical data into commercial strategies and negotiation leverage.


• Alignment with Values: Accountability, Simplicity, Collaboration, and Passion for driving positive change in the energy transition.

What We Offer

Opportunity to join a global leader in wind energy.

Competitive salary aligned with experience + annual performance bonus.

Corporate benefits package (health insurance, life insurance, daily meal card allowance).

An international, dynamic, flexible work environment with strong opportunities for professional development.

At Vestas, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. If you have a disability and are interested in this opportunity, we would be happy to get to know you and adapt the selection process to your needs.

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.