A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Global Commodity Manager, you will be part of the corporate Global Strategic Procurement community, responsible for the definition and execution of the "Package Piping" commodity strategy, supporting our SE business and Gas Services in particular.

The components within this commodity are an integral part of the Energy transformation, supporting Decarbonization through Power Generation via various products and fuels.

A typical day for a Global Commodity Manager includes definition /execution of commodity strategies, negotiation with suppliers, supplier relationship management, stakeholder management, reporting, supply chain risk mitigation / problem solving as well as alignment meetings with an internal/external cross functional team.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Manage the commodity globally / x-organizationally with special focus on components like piping systems and components for various turbine frames and sizes, various fuel types (e.g. hydrogen) and different system complexity (e.g. Auxiliary Integrated Package)
• Lead a functional team of regional commodity managers globally; Leading the capacity, resilience and cost optimization effort for the commodity; Be strong interface to R&D, Cost-Value Engineering, Supplier Quality Development as well as other procurement functions
• Manage relationship with direct suppliers and sub-tier suppliers globally leading to pooling/bundling of SE demands (new business and service) in close collaboration with alliance partners
• Define commodity structure; develop and implement material productivity programs/ measures to achieve the maximum contribution to the targets; Define and implement negotiation concepts and strategies to maximize savings; negotiate frame contracts, execute E-auctions
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks, opportunities, and market forces to avoid potential damage/ exploit potential opportunities through tailored risk/opportunity management
• Build and maintain business relationships with executive management of major suppliers to furnish and obtain timely information regarding market conditions, trends, and their effect on price and supply; Build and maintain relationships with main internal stakeholders, ensuring the coverage of needs from business / execution areas

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field
• 8+ years of experience in procurement related roles (strategic procurement, commodity management) or similar expertise in related technologies, as well as building up and managing multi-tier supply chains.
• Knowledge for setup of procurement strategies on different material fields
• Experience
• Capability to negotiate and to operate in different cultures as well as strategic thinking and strong analytical skills as well as knowledge of contract law and export control
• Excellent English language skills, German language skills desirable; Travel percentage ~20%

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

Gas Services

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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