Materials Manager, Offshore Wind

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Vestas is a major wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.

Materials Manager

The Material Manager is responsible to coordinate with all project stakeholders (engineering, procurement, supply chain, transport, construction) to ensure that materials are purchased and delivered according to the project plan (schedule, delivery location, and budget) for offshore wind projects under execution in North America. This includes working closely with Procurement, Project Controls and the Project Management team and following up with suppliers to ensure they are giving an order confirmation that matches the production on site.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain the project material procurement plan and site order list
• Monitor the project schedule and liaise with all different functions to ensure timely deliveries
• Purchase Requisition (PR) creation for direct materials through Material Requirements Planning
• Collaborate with the NPM (New Product Master) team on Bill of Material and Change Notices
• Follow up with the supplier from purchase order issuance to delivery, invoicing and PO closing
• Coordinate with Procurement for price updates and Incoterm changes
• Coordinate with Project Controls for alignment with the production plan
• Responsible for allocating the Purchase Order (PO) cost to the correct budget activity, in coordination with Project Controls.
• Ensure that SAP system is updated with most-up to date information
• Ensure VAT and customs compliance
• Project material configuration - update the project material requirement in SAP incorporating all project development (design, customer requirement, etc).

Qualifications:

• 3 - 5 years' work experience in procurement, buying, construction, service or other related supply chain management field
• Previous experience in Vendor / Subcontractor management
• Wind Industry experience preferred, including familiarity with supply base
• Advanced interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Solution oriented, problem solver
• Cross cultural skills (will work as part of an international team)
• Ability to prioritize during stressful situations
• Project management skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Candidate needs to be diligent, find opportunities and have ability to make independent decisions
• Ability to travel (20 - 25%)

Competencies:

• Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and SAP)
• Ability to work flexible hours and with variety of cultures (coordinating with various time zones)
• Ability to communicate effectively across organizational boundaries with a solid focus on working with and understanding different cultures
• Ability to effectively manage a cross-functional team that may include internal, external, domestic and international stakeholders
• Ability to effectively participate in a cross-functional team
• Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Work location Brooklyn, NY or Boston, MA
• Ability to travel to other offshore sites for training and onboarding for periods at a time will be required.

What We Offer:

We offer fulfilling positions with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at a top wind turbine producer. We value initiative, accountability, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a focus on sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues that take care of each other.

• Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry
• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
• Generous Paid Time Off policies
• Great401(k) plan (with employer match)
• Tuition assistance

Salary $100,000K - $120,000K/year

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DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognise 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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