Procurement and Cost Value Engineer 采购工程师

Location: 上海市闵行区天宁路299号

Snapshot of your day

As a core team member in our agile global development/engineering team for Switch Gears, you will support the execution of the purchasing strategy and cost optimization through early supplier integration. You will provide your support in the negotiation preparation by introducing cost value engineering methods and working in a cross-functional international environment.

How you can make a difference

• Coordination of sourcing activities (e.g. RfQ’s, offer comparisons based on ToCo, analysis of cost drivers and driving of cross functional sourcing decisions.
• Introduction and promotion of cost reduction measures (Design to Cost, Target Costing, Standardization, Supplier Workshops, etc.)
• Early supplier involvement through workshops and concept competitions
• International market observation and analysis regarding technologies and price trend
• Review requirement specifications regarding sourcing risks and opportunities and product cost targets

What you bring to the table

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or a similar technical course of study
• Many years of professional experience in purchasing, cost value engineering, project management, development/engineering or other relevant functions, ideally in the field of high voltage switchgears /power distribution/transmission.
• Knowledge and practical experience in the field of manufacturing processes and technologies, ideally in the field of machined parts, casting technologies and sheet metal parts. Ideally experience to work in an agile framework, e.g. SAFe
• Practical experience with purchasing processes, tools and methods (e.g. contract drafting, negotiation skills, etc.) and in the field of cost value engineering (e.g. cost analysis, standardization, should cost calculation, reverse engineering, value analysis, etc.)
• Very good communication skills in English (at least C1 level) and another language (preferred German).
• Ability to present and moderate in front of internal and external groups in international environment, team player mentality with focus on business success
• Willingness for international business travels

About the team

As part of our global purchasing organization, our "Cost Value Engineering" team ensures the implementation of purchasing strategies in our global customer and agile product development projects from the early project phase. As a recognized partner, we work closely with the areas of development, production, product lifecycle management as well as other interface partners and our suppliers to realize the best functionality with a cost-optimized design of the purchased parts. We are looking for active and energetic people to further advance our business for the future through sustainable and competitive products and processes.

Grid Technologies

Due to the increasing share of renewable energies, the growing demand for energy, the outdated infrastructure and the increasing complexity, new connections are needed. But the existing grids also need to be retrofitted and renewed to support the energy transition.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans, including medical and dental coverage.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Employee wellness programs to support your physical and mental health.