Operational Purchaser

A Snapshot of Your Day   As an Operational Purchaser, you will be directly executing the part purchasing and supply needs for our internal and after-market customers throughout the Canada region. Daily, you will find yourself working closely with groups like the Customer Order Management, Operations, and Transportation teams to ensure timely fulfillment and receipt of orders to support the Wind Power business.
A Snapshot of Your Day   As an Operational Purchaser, you will be directly executing the part purchasing and supply needs for our internal and after-market customers throughout the Canada region. Daily, you will find yourself working closely with groups like the Customer Order Management, Operations, and Transportation teams to ensure timely fulfillment and receipt of orders to support the Wind Power business.
How You’ll Make An Impact     Act as the primary operational point of contact for a portfolio of assigned suppliers, managing day-to-day communications and inquiries.
Establishes operational vendor relations to manage and monitor vendor performance, identifying and resolving vendor conflicts in a timely manner in support of customer needs, while also establishing SCM-oriented customer relations to meet customer expectations.
Conducts order management responsibilities for Americas-based Wind Power warehouses and locations, while cooperating with internal Procurement, Controlling and Logistics to ensure acceptance and adherence to supply chain processes, guidelines and tools.
Analyzes and constantly optimizes the organization’s processes to enhance performance, and establishes, monitors, updates and benchmarks metrics to propose concrete measures for improvement.
Ensure all procurement activities are conducted in strict compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of all procurement transactions, communications, and supporting documentation for audit purposes.
What You Bring     Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
4+ years of demonstrated experience in procurement, purchasing, or another area of supply chain management.
Demonstrated experience working with an ERP system (e.g., SAP) for procurement and order management.
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including but not limited to Teams, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, with experience manipulating data in spreadsheets (e.g., Excel) and AI tools to support performance monitoring and decision-making.
Ability to effectively communicate and conduct business in English, both written and spoken. Spanish and/or Portuguese is considered a plus.
Problem-solving mindset, with the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
About The Team   The Supplier Order Management team operates in a diverse, dynamic, and fast-paced environment, directly impacting the execution and success of the Wind Power business. As part of a regional organization based in the Americas, our team supports all countries across the region, collaborating daily with colleagues located in multiple countries and communicating in several languages.
We are responsible for managing purchase orders and supplier relationships for more than 100 vendors across different countries, ensuring material availability and supporting the successful execution of customer projects. Our work requires close collaboration with suppliers, sourcing, logistics, manufacturing, and project teams, making every day both challenging and rewarding.
Our team is made up of talented and diverse individuals who support one another and foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and mutual respect. We are committed to providing growth and learning opportunities for all employees, encouraging professional development and exposure to different areas of the business. Every team member is valued, and together we strive for excellence in everything we do.
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