Procurement Intern

Aarhus N, Region Central Jutland, DK

Work experience: Student / Trainee / Apprentice

Type of position: Temporary

Job Family: Supply Chain and Logistics

Are you looking for an internship for the Autumn? Embark on an exhilarating journey in Procurement with Vestas! This is your chance to dive into a steep learning curve, engaging in everything from strategy development to impactful cost optimization projects. Seize the opportunity to make a real impact and shape your future with us!
Vestas Technology & Operations>Procurement> Strategy & Supplier Engagement

Why Join Vestas Global Procurement?
At Vestas, our Procurement team is at the heart of all strategic sourcing activities. We select suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure the delivery of products and services to all Vestas factories, construction sites, and office locations. Our mission is to build strong relationships with the best suppliers, reduce waste across the value chain, and deliver benchmark cost levels for our products and services. We are committed to continuous improvement and unified execution in Procurement through best practices anchored in tools, systems, and processes.

Responsibilities
As an intern in our Global Procurement team at our headquarters in Aarhus, you will:

• Collaborate Globally: Work with professionals from various functions and around the globe
• Connect the Dots: Integrate different areas of the business. and build a Network: Open doors and create networks across various functions.
• Opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to real life scenarios

Unique Internship Experience

• Your internship will be tailored in collaboration with your manager, ensuring an exciting journey from day one. You will also have the chance to visit our factories, gaining firsthand insights into our production processes.

Example Tasks

• Contracts and Negotiations: Dive into the world of contracts and negotiation strategies and learn how to create powerful agreements.
• Supplier Management: Get valuable insights into all aspects of supplier relationship management.
• Sourcing Strategy: Experience first-hand development and execution of sourcing strategies to ensure a resilient supply chain.

Qualifications

• You are currently a master's degree student in Denmark, preferably within Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Business, Innovation Management and Business Development, Economics, or a similarly relevant field.

Competencies
We are looking for someone who is:

• Proactive and thriving in a diverse and high-paced environment.
• Positive and eager to learn, with an innovative mindset.
• Sociable and enjoys working with various stakeholders from different background and corporate levels.

Additionally, you should be fluent in English (oral and written), with great conceptual thinking and communication skills.

What we offer
This is a unique opportunity to fast-track your career while applying your theoretical knowledge to real business cases in a growing international environment. The Internship starts in September 2025 and may include a subsequent student worker position. The internship is unpaid.

Join us in an international environment where you will work with various stakeholders globally, gaining unique insights into the world of procurement. Be part of a motivated team with high work ethics and a good social spirit. At Vestas, you will experience an innovative environment where no two days are the same, helping you develop both professionally and personally.

Our Global Procurement team consists of four underlying teams: Direct Procurement, Indirect Procurement, Service Procurement, and Procurement Excellence.

Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Apply now and shape your future with Vestas! Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

Additional Information
Work Location: Aarhus Denmark
Application Deadline: 2 March 2025. identified before the date mentioned previously.
Contact: Simone Sander Jespersen ([email protected] ) or Anne-Ditte Garder [email protected] )

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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 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 185 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 30,000 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.