Junior Transport & Logistics Purchaser - Madrid

Vestas; Leça do Balio; Híbrido; EUR 40 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Life insurance

Daily meal card allowance

Resumo da oferta

Vestas is seeking procurement professionals to join its Logistics & Construction Procurement team in the EMEA region, focusing on specialized services rather than physical products. You will lead negotiations, analyze cost structures, and secure advantageous commercial agreements across multiple stakeholders to meet timelines, quality standards, and project budgets.

Ideal candidates will have a commercial and analytical mindset, experience in multinational environments, and proficiency with SAP

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to interpret financial benchmarks.
• Experience with procurement processes in multinational environments.

Responsabilidades

• Lead sourcing, evaluation, and negotiation of contracts for logistics and construction services.
• Develop cost models and benchmarks to secure best commercial terms.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across functions.
• Support bidding phases with cost calculations and supplier capacity planning.
• Monitor contracts and supplier performance to ensure timelines and budgets.

Conhecimentos

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Stakeholder management

Data-driven

English fluency

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Ferramentas

SAP Ariba

Procurement platforms

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

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.