Category Manager

Über die Aufgabe

Standort
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
North Carolina
Charlotte
Remote oder Büro
Hybrid (Remote/Büro)
Unternehmen
Siemens Energy, Inc.
Organisation
EVP Global Functions
Geschäftsbereich
Strategic Procurement
Vollzeit / Teilzeit
Vollzeit
Erfahrungsniveau
Erfahrene Fachkraft

A Snapshot of Your Day

A Category Manager is the owner of a respective category, focused on the relevant Business Area, Local Business, Facilities and Stakeholder. In this strategic position, you will develop and implement a resilient category strategy & contingent workforce program fully aligned with the Siemens Energy Ecosystem strategy, broader business strategy, and operational objectives.

In addition, you will manage all procurement‑related activities for the Contingent Workforce Program (CWP) in the USA and Canada, supporting a rapidly growing and highly dynamic market. Acting as an entrepreneur for the CWP, you will work in close collaboration with HR, our MSP (Managed Service Provider), Business Stakeholders, and cross‑functional partners to ensure competitiveness, availability of workforce resources, efficient processes, and strong supplier performance.

This role is ideal for someone who blends strategic thinking with operational excellence, enjoys taking ownership, and thrives in a high‑growth, cross‑functional environment.

·         How You’ll Make an Impact

·         Manage the assigned category within your area of responsibility.

·         Steer all procurement activities for the Contingent Workforce Program (CWP) in the USA & Canada in a fast‑growing market environment.

·         Act as an entrepreneur for the CWP — shaping strategic direction, ensuring operational excellence, and partnering closely with HR and Business Stakeholders.

·         Define and execute a sourcing strategy in alignment with the business, Ecosystem strategy, and Global Commodity Managers (GCMs).

·         Lead the Category Circle with cross‑functional support to drive transparency, alignment, and targeted decision‑making.

What You Bring

·         Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

·         Several years of experience in Procurement, Category/Commodity Management, Strategic Sourcing, or Contingent Workforce Management.

·         Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working with HR and business leaders.

·         Strong analytical skills, commercial acumen, and ability to manage complex supplier landscapes.

·         Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive initiatives independently and influence cross‑functional teams.

·         Excellent communication and negotiation skills; comfortable working in a fast‑paced, growth environment.

·         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 Corporate and Global Functions are essential in driving the company's strategic initiatives and ensuring operational excellence across various departments, business areas, and regions. These roles support our vision to become the most valued energy technology company in the world. As part of our team, you contribute to our vision by shaping the global energy transition, partnering with our internal and external stakeholders, and conducting business responsibly and in compliance with legal requirements and regulations.

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.

 

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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