Siemens Energy

A Snapshot of Your Day

As Procurement Subject Matter Expert – Cost Value Engineering you will play a critical role in driving efficiency, innovation, and cost optimization within the CVE function in Procurement. Your responsibilities will span across the various processes and methods in CVE including defining standards, managing competences as well as tracking through KPIs.

In this role you will work in a diverse and dynamic team, collaborate with cross-functions and external service providers. With a wide exposure across organizational departments, you will operate as a business partner towards our internal customers and stakeholders. Your role will be centered around defining, implementing, and continuously improving our CVE processes and methods, as well as fostering collaboration across internal and external functions. The SME ensures efficient utilization of tools, methodology, and best practices, with a focus on business impact.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead and continuously improve CVE processes, rolling out standardized methods globally and harmonizing across business areas.
• Maintain and enhance a comprehensive dashboard with CVE business KPIs for monitoring and steering team performance.
• Stay updated on the latest process management techniques and tools, applying advancements within CVE standards.
• Collaborate with internal costumers, partners, and team members to share and promote effective methods, crafting a collection of standards and materials.
• Align and implement clear roles and responsibilities within the CVE community, maintaining competence management.
• Develop and provide role-specific training catalogues and sessions on processes, methods, standards, and roles for the CVE community.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field; Master's degree and/or relevant certifications preferred.
• Proven experience of at least 5 years in Cost Value Engineering, Procurement, or related roles.
• Proven track record in business process management, process improvement projects, and familiarity with lean management principles and digital transformation.
• Strong project management skills, including stakeholder management techniques, and experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Fluent in professional English; additional languages like German or Spanish are a plus.

About the Team

The Cost and Value Engineering (CVE) function is the driver of cost transparency and optimization for externally purchased material, components, and systems in the global Siemens Energy product portfolio. We are a diverse and agile team, which centrally supports all Siemens Energy business areas in achieving their goals with focus on competitiveness and profitability.

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 99,000 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.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: 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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Rewards/Benefits

• Competitive salary and fair monetary compensation when working abroad.
• Meal allowance and health insurance.
• Remote work allowed when in Portugal.
• Additional 5 pre-established "Pontes" vacation days if not working abroad.
• Day off on your birthday if it falls on a weekday and you are not abroad.
• Free shuttle service to the Alfragide office.