A Snapshot of Your Day
As the Team Lead for Strategic Procurement, you will develop procurement strategies that establish a global network of high-performing suppliers to support Siemens Energy's leadership in the energy transition. You will spearhead strategic sourcing projects, ensuring that we partner with the best suppliers to meet our quality and sustainability goals. Your leadership will be pivotal in fostering innovation and efficiency, contributing to our mission of delivering sustainable energy solutions.
How You'll Make an Impact
* Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals, providing guidance and support to help them achieve strategic objectives and develop their skills for future growth within the organization.
* Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies that not only align with our business goals but also support our sustainability targets, ensuring long-term success and environmental responsibility.
* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and engineering, to identify and capitalize on cost-saving opportunities, driving efficiency and value across the organization.
* Negotiate high-value contracts with key suppliers, ensuring that terms and conditions are optimized for Siemens Energy while maintaining strong, mutually beneficial relationships with our partners.
* Monitor market trends and supplier performance rigorously, using insights to drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and maintain a competitive edge in the industry.
What You Bring
* A completed technical or commercial education, such as HTL, FH, or TU, that is relevant to the demands of this position.
* Extensive experience in strategic procurement, demonstrating a proven track record of effective leadership and successful project outcomes.
* Strong negotiation skills paired with a deep understanding of contract management, enabling you to secure favorable terms and build lasting partnerships.
* Effective communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders across the organization.
* Fluency in both English and German, with additional language skills considered an advantage.
About the Team
Our Grid Technologies division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.
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 ~100,000 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-
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
* The opportunity to engage in an exciting environment on meaningful projects
* Opportunities for career growth within a supportive workplace culture
* International environment, along with a pension fund
* Enjoy flexible working hours and the option to work from home
* Access to a canteen or meal allowances
* And more
Siemens Energy is proud to be recognized as a top employer on Kununu, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace for our employees.
At Siemens Energy we offer competitive compensation and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification. Due to the Austrian legal regulations, we are obliged to state the minimum salary for this position. Please note that there is a clear willingness for a higher compensation considering your individual expectations, expertise and skills. The minimum salary for this position in the collective agreement for the electrical and electronics industry is in the amount of € 60.785,90 gross/year for a full-time position (38,5 h/week).
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