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The Commodity Manager for Castings will be responsible for developing and executing global procurement strategies for cast components for the compression business. This role requires managing supplier relationships, and advanced negotiation tactics to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and timely delivery of critical cast products. The Commodity Manager will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including engineering, quality, operational procurement and cost value engineering among others —while leading efforts to identify, qualify, and manage a global network of casting suppliers. This position plays a key role in driving Siemens Energy’s commitment to operational excellence, cost savings, and continuous improvement in the castings commodity.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead the development and implementation of global strategies for castings procurement, focusing on cost savings, improved lead times, and enhanced product quality.
• Drive the identification, qualification, and management of casting suppliers globally. Work closely with suppliers to improve processes, reduce costs, and increase capacity and reliability.

·         Cost Management: Develop and deploy cost models for castings, ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting of financial performance in alignment with business targets.

·         Risk Management: Analyze and manage risks associated with the casting supply chain, including capacity constraints, quality issues, and geopolitical risks. Develop contingency plans and ensure supplier diversification. Work with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality, and Finance, to resolve technical and commercial challenges related to casting procurement

·         Market Analysis: Stay informed of global market trends, including commodity price fluctuations, technological advancements in casting methods, and regulatory changes that impact the casting supply base.

·         Continuous Improvement and innovation: Drive continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with suppliers to optimize quality, lead times, and cost efficiency for castings.

What You Bring 

• University Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• Professional Experience (minimum 4 years) in at least one of the fields: Strategic Procurement, Commodity Management, Strategy Consulting, Project Management, Engineering
• Strong track record in negotiating complex contracts and implementing global procurement strategies, with specific experience in managing suppliers of castings and/or related mechanical components.
• Experience managing supplier relationships across multiple geographies, especially in emerging markets such as India, China, Latin America and Eastern Europe.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of time
• Advanced Business English is mandatory, German is desired at professional working proficiency level.

About the Team

In the department Direct Material, we drive the pooling activities across all of Siemens Energy.  We foster collaboration in a multicultural team with global responsibilities. Together with us you can ensure that Siemens Energy has a strong supply-chain backbone to energize societies across the globe. 

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 97,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

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

What’s it like to work at Siemens Energy? Take a look: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

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.

Rewards/Benefits

●      Career growth and development opportunities

●        Supportive work culture and a healthy work- life balance 

●      Company paid Health and wellness benefits

●      Paid Time Off and paid holidays

●      Savings Fund

●      Above the law benefits

●      Family building benefits

●      Parental leave

●        Competitive base salary

●        Annual performance bonus

●        Competitive total rewards package 

●        Parental leave  

●        Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives. 

●        Diversity and inclusivity focused. 

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