Global Category Manager OFS

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

Global Category Manager OFS Siemens Energy & Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

• 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.

• 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.

• Global Commodity Manger for Indirect Material for the Category of Office and Factory Supplies for

• Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa Business Units. The Ideal candidate will be able to work in a team environment, must be a self-starter and have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment as well as operate independently.

• Relocation may be offered for this role should it be necessary

Responsibilities

• Define and Implement Commodity strategies to ensure long-term, cost-efficient supply of services

• Ensure usage of globally defined methods, processes and systems to achieve high process efficiency and process compliance (e.g. compliant Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process, Procurement guidelines, IT systems)

• Monitor the markets worldwide to create a basis for deciding the optimum sourcing strategy and cooperation with the best suppliers

• Define and implement Procurement strategies (which are not covered by Commodity strategies) based on conducted demand, market and supplier analysis to ensure long-term, cost-efficient and reliable on-time supply of services in the required quality

• Prepare and conduct negotiations for medium to high Purchasing Volumes to obtain highest feasible savings; Generate, document and implement savings, e.g. CNI

• Contract creation and management.

• Plan, monitor and report on relevant KPI to contribute to the success of the business and make results transparent

• Ensure a close cooperation with Internal Customers (requisitions) to ensure customer care and early involvement

• Support Supplier Management processes (e.g. qualification, selection, evaluation, development, classification)

• Update supplier evaluation systems to obtain and develop the best suppliers and ensure transparency

• Procurement activities for medium to high Purchasing Volumes (PVO).

Required Knowledge, Education, Experience and Skills

• You have excellent communication skills with a strong command of English written and verbal.

• You have 7+ years of experience in either Indirect Material or Direct Material Procurement

• Professional excel knowledge. (Advance Office Package)​

• Tender negotiations experience

• You will be willing and able to travel up t0 50%

Key interfaces:

• Global OFS Category manager and the Global OFS Commodity Circle

• Factories

• BU DM Procurement

• SCM LOG

• Cross-functional partners (e.g. Finance, Quality etc.); Internal Consultants

• Suppliers

• External consultants

In return of your commitment we offer you…

• Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come

• A global team of diverse colleagues who share passion for renewable energy

• Trust and empowerment to make your own ideas reality

• Personal and professional development to grow internally within our organization

• Flexible working hours as well as home-office

• Attractive remuneration package

• Local benefits

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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.