Professional, Supplier Quality

This position represents the Supplier Quality Development (SQ&D) department in America and Canada region, coordinates SQ&D activities and ensures the SQD strategies are implemented with highest focus on quality, safety and environment, and without compromising agreed processes and lowest total cost of ownership. The key task is the operational development of key suppliers in the region by performing site audits, supplier assessments and conducting improvement tasks to enforce high supplier performance, zero incidents, and reduce the number non-conformities.

Responsibilities:

• Deploy Vestas Quality, Safety and Environment Strategy towards external suppliers.
• Manage supplier quality, capability and performance topics on behalf and in compliance with the SQD strategy.
• Secure agreement with regional QHSE Teams for completion of supplier assessments and improvement activities.
• Manage QSE activities in cases of non-quality performance and incidents with suppliers in line with Vestas requirements.
• Manage and conduct supplier development projects.
• Oversee and conduct QHSE audits on site and prepare executive report.
• Travel expected to be approximately 50% per year.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years' experience gained on similar position.
• Previous experience and knowledge of WTG installation or services sites is beneficial, but not a must.
• Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering.
• Certified auditor/lead auditor ISO 9000, 14000 and 18000.
• Auditor AS8000 is beneficial but not a must,
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent will be advantage,
• Proficiency in software, spreadsheets, and database management.

Competencies:

• Ability to prioritize - even in stressful environments.
• Strong meeting facilitator with the ability to work on all organizational levels.
• Proficient project management skills with the ability to manage development projects across the organization (external key suppliers).
• Solid English skills in both speech and writing.
• Effective problem-solving skills focused on a direct approach.
• Supplier negotiation experience and contract management.

What We Offer:

We offer you a rewarding job with valuable opportunities for professional and personal development within the established company in wind energy. You will be provided with a distinct opportunity to set your footprints within an essential area in Vestas. You will be an integral part of a multi-cultural international work environment, with a positive approach and who are keen to bring value.

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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 specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.

Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.

With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is 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, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.

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