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Infographic showing various Wind Energy Manager job openings in Virginia as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,336 per year, or $26.1 per hour.

Purchaser Transport and Logistics Specialist in Madrid

Meadows Of Dan, VA

Vestas Wind Systems
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Full-time

Medical, Life

Posted 14 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage the sourcing, evaluation, and negotiation of contracts for specialized inland transport and logistics services.

  • Develop and maintain transportation cost models, perform price benchmarks, and compare offers to secure optimal commercial terms.

  • Handle negotiations and build relationships with stakeholders to align business objectives and ensure contract compliance.

Job description

Vestas Technology & Operations > Procurement  CPx & Logistics > Procurement MED
 
 
 
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 inland transportation services for heavy wind turbine components (blades, towers, nacelles), port operations, and specialized logistics supporting our wind farm projects.
 
Based in our Madrid offices, you will join a highly collaborative, international team with a direct impact on project performance and global execution.
 
 
Position Summary
 
We are hiring an experienced procurement specialist with a commercial focus and a strategic approach to support our EMEA Logistics Procurement team.
In this role (Individual Contributor, no direct reports), you will manage the sourcing and procurement of specialized transport services, managing commercial negotiations across multiple internal and external stakeholders. Your main goal will be to analyze transport cost structures, perform competitive price benchmarks, and secure advantageous agreements that ensure compliance with timelines, quality standards, and project budgets across the EMEA region.
 
 
 
Key Responsibilities
 
 
  • Transport Sourcing & Negotiation: Manage the sourcing, evaluation, and negotiation of contracts for specialized inland transport and logistics services.
  • Cost Analysis & Benchmarking: Develop and maintain transportation cost models, price benchmarks, and offer comparisons to challenge cost premises with financial arguments and secure optimal commercial terms.
  • Stakeholder Management & Negotiation: Handle negotiations and build good 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 with transport providers.
 
 
 
Qualifications & Requirements
 
 
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, International Trade, Economics, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation, or service management within multinational environments.
  • Industry Focus: Demonstrated experience in procuring transportation and logistics services within construction, infrastructure, energy, or other project-based industrial sectors.
  • Commercial & Financial Skills: Well-developed negotiation profile with a solid ability to interpret numbers, run financial benchmarks, and communicate persuasively.
  • Procurement Tools: Proficient in sourcing processes and procurement platforms, with knowledge of SAP Ariba.
  • Languages: Fluent English (spoken and written) is required for daily collaboration with international teams and regional suppliers. (German is an advantage).
 
 
 
Competencies & Profile
 
 
  • Self-management & Proactivity: Self-managed profile (Individual Contributor), results-oriented, and able to manage priorities effectively.
  • Communication & Relationship Leadership: Ability to communicate clearly, work effectively with, and negotiate with diverse internal and external stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Methodical Approach: Capacity to translate numerical data into commercial strategies and negotiation leverage.
  • Alignment with Values: Accountability, Simplicity, Collaboration, and a commitment to creating positive change in the energy transition.
 
 
 
What We Offer
 
 
Opportunity to join a global leader in wind energy.
Pay that reflects experience, plus an annual performance bonus.
Corporate benefits package (health insurance, life insurance, daily meal card allowance).
An international work setting with many opportunities for professional growth.
 
 
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.

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

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.

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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. 

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