Procurement Professional

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Procurement Professional you will focus on tactical execution of procurement strategies set forth by corporate commodity management, and based on commodity, also act as strategic buyer to develop and implement sourcing strategies and execute negotiations for the assigned material field. You will focus on internal customers and partners who can’t be successful without your contribution, timeliness and transparency. You will work in a highly motivated team with a can-do attitude, helping and supporting each other. You will solve short term/daily issues, creating huge value for our factories and customers, and parallel you will work with the global commodity management teams to develop and implement long-lasting improvement and development projects. You will become an expert of tactical execution, expediting, strategic negotiation, and supply chain performance management.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Strong collaboration with global and local commodity management and the operational material requirements planning team to achieve most effectiveness in planning, alignment and execution
• Send out request for quotations (RFQ), initiate / support technical clarification in RFQ phase, compare quotes based on Total Cost of Ownership
• Negotiate quotes with traditional and Advanced Negotiation Techniques
• Select supplier based on agreed guidelines (qualification status, Long Term Agreement status, commodity strategy, supplier performance etc.)
• Continuously monitor own procurement list, create and update purchase orders, follow up on execution such as order confirmation, progress, compliance with quality requirements
• Support and ensure compliance with transportation and customs requirements in close collaboration with Logistics team
• Responsible for high data quality in Procurement (Purchase Order and Purchase Info Record maintenance)
• Responsible for project results (budget versus actuals) of assigned commodities
• Responsible for implementing the tactical procurement plan (like pricing, supplier mix strategy, new vendor, lead time)
• Lead technical clarifications with Engineering, suppliers and supplier quality engineers of assigned commodities
• Lead contract management related functions for own commodities (claim management, terms and conditions clarifications)
• Continuous improvement of procurement related processes and their execution, continuous improvement of own supplier base.
• Key Performance Indicators: Project related savings, On Time Delivery, Claim Success, Process quality

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree; CPM or CPIM preferred
• 10+ years of applicable direct purchasing/material requirement planning or comparable relevant experience and successful demonstration of key responsibilities and knowledge as presented above
• Advanced knowledge of power generation products/supply market is preferred
• Advanced technical knowledge required (like reading and understanding technical drawings, specifications)
• Solid SAP system knowledge as a user of “Buy” module is required
• Advanced analytical skills to handle, transform, understand and use large data volumes (preferred Microsoft Excel)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, collaboration and influencing techniques, result-orientation and strategic-innovative thinking required
• Strong inter-cultural sensitivity and outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience facilitating or participating in continuous process improvement projects
• Strong team player, with a can-do attitude and problem-resolution focus
• Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team  

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

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. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

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