Operational Buyer

Posted 16 September 2026

Requisition ID 76192

Location(s)

Chennai, TN, IN, 600 117

Work experience Professional

Type of position Full-Time

Job Family Administration, Facilities & Secretarial

Vestas is the world leader in wind technology and a driving-force in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas’ core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing, and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!

Service > Global Service Operations > Tools Region APC IN

The Global Tools Department operates six Tool Warehouses across multiple regions worldwide, including the APC IN regional setup. The Tools Warehouse supports Installation & Commissioning activities with project tools and provides Operation & Maintenance tools to the Service organization.

Our mission is to deliver high quality tools that enable safer, smarter, and more efficient Construction and Service operations—significantly contributing to Vestas’ business performance and sustaining its leadership in the global wind energy sector

Responsibilities

The Operational Buyer ensures timely and precise procurement execution by managing MRP generated purchase requirements, driving effective supplier communication, and handling order exceptions in SAP. The role ensures the right quantity at the right quality is delivered at the right time, enabling smooth material flow by resolving delivery discrepancies, addressing invoice issues, collaborating across functions, and maintaining strong supplier performance.

This Operational Buyer role supports Global Warehouses across multiple regions, securing materials and ensuring smooth procurement operations to meet global warehouse needs.

The Operational Buyer ensures seamless material availability by executing high quality procurement processes, managing MRP-driven purchasing, and maintaining strong supplier collaboration. The role focuses on timely order execution, exception handling, and smooth coordination across the supply chain to support warehouse and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute MRP driven procurement activities in SAP S/4HANA

Create, release, and manage Purchase Orders (POs)

Obtain timely supplier confirmations and maintain order accuracy

Manage Purchasing Info Records (PIR) updates and resolve master data concerns in coordination with Sourcing and Master Data teams

Support global warehouses by ensuring timely procurement, delivery, and documentation

Handle delivery management, including follow ups, delays, rescheduling, and escalations

Resolve invoice discrepancies and collaborate with Finance/AP teams to close open issues

Manage order exceptions such as expedite, cancellation, deferment, and quantity changes

Maintain clear, professional supplier communication to ensure timely execution

Prepare and update key procurement insights and reports (Daily, Weekly, Monthly)

Ensure all procurement documentation is accurate and compliant with internal controls

Support continuous improvement projects related to procurement efficiency and data quality

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 5 to 7 years of experience as a Buyer in an end to end Supply Chain Management environment High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Expertise in SAP (MM module preferred) with strong analytical skills

Experience in data handling, reporting, and query management Strong English communication skills—written and verbal Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities effectively Demonstrated problem solving abilities

Competencies

Fluent in English and local language

Effective task organization and prioritization

Strong root cause identification skills

Experience with SAP in MM modules

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Self-driven and independent worker

Strong presentation abilities and proficient in computer use

Safety-first-mindset

What We Offer

You'll have the opportunity to help strengthen the position of Vestas in a key market for the company with excellent perspectives of growth. Join Vestas, and you'll cultivate your career in an inspiring environment at the world's leading wind turbine producer, which has an ongoing dedication to sustainability. We value individual initiative, the desire to take on responsibility, and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. At Vestas, your success is our success. Exposure to the Global operating team with diverse and employee-friendly environment.

Additional Information

Your primary location will be in Chennai, India

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. Please be advised to apply on or before 30th Sep 2026

Learn more about Vestas at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels

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.