Global Buyer for Cables and Other Electricals

It takes the brightest minds to be a technology leader. It takes imagination to create green energy for the generations to come. At Siemens Gamesa we make real what matters, join our global team.

Position Overview

• Siemens Gamesa has a vision for renewable energy: we believe in the power of nature and technology.

• Help us to be ready to face the energy challenges of tomorrow and make a green footprint – join the team in creating a better future for us on our planet.

• We focus on hiring the best people, wherever they may be in the world.

• We pride ourselves on the flexibility we offer to our employees and are committed to building a workforce that can grow with the company.

• Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer.

• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• In our culture of trust, we focus on empowerment, diversity, and continuous learning.

• Valuing our people is what makes us one global team, with our colleagues’ safety at the heart of our organization. 

• We are looking for a new Global Buyer to join our team.

• As our new Global Buyer your role will be to strategically prepare and conclude sourcing contracts based on customer requirements at the most beneficial conditions whilst ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

• Relocation will not be offered for this role.

Responsibilities 

• Your tasks as our Global Buyer for Cables and Other Electricals will be to implement commodity strategies to ensure long-term, cost-efficient supply of materials.

• More specific you will be contributing to the implementation and ensure usage of global defined methods, processes, and systems to ensure a high process efficiency and process compliance (e.g., compliance Purchase-to-pay (P2P) process, Procurement guidelines, IT systems).

• Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, conducting and defining negotiation strategies and concepts to obtain the highest feasible savings; implementing and supporting Commodity and Pooling strategies (based on conducted demand, market and supplier analyses) considering cost-efficient supply of materials and strategic Global Value Sourcing;

• Risk and opportunity management where you will identify particular procurement risks, opportunities and market forces to avoid potential damage/ exploit potential opportunities through tailored risk management and change management;

• Or continuous project evaluations and supplier management processes execution.

Required Knowledge, Education, Experience and Skills :

• Passion for renewable energy and a sense for the importance to lead the change. 

• We are looking for you, who wants to make real what matters and who wants to change the world to renewable energy.

• The ideal candidate holds an academic degree in Business Administration or Engineering or similar (an MBA would be a great asset) in combination with thorough practical and direct experience of at least 3 to 5 years in procurement.

• This role requires traveling up to 25%

• It is an advantage if you have experience in procurement from the renewable energy or Automotive/Electronic sector.

• We are looking for someone with proficient English . Good IT skills, especially MS Office, SAP and eProcurement tools as eRfX, eAuction/eBidding are fundamental for this position.

• Most importantly, you challenge yourself and your colleagues to achieve the best results.

• You have a high professional competency and analytical mindset, and you have a desire to develop your skills.

• You have good collaboration skills, and you can manage to act in different cultural contexts.

• To thrive in this position, you must have a strong result- and customer-oriented approach

• Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States

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Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment that is free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment at Siemens Gamesa is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications, which are directly related to job competence. Siemens Gamesa does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, religion, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, rules or regulations. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, promotion and benefits.

We are driven by people - from more than 100 different countries, they build the company we are every day. Our diverse and inclusive culture encourages us to think outside the box, speak without fear, and be bold. We value the flexibility that our smart-working arrangements, our digital disconnection framework and our  family-friendly practices bring to the new way of working.