Overview
Head of Commodity Management - Distributed Blades and Vanes
Siemens Energy Gas Service Distributed Procurement (SE GS D P) is looking for a dedicated and experienced Commodity Manager to oversee the supply of Turbine Blades and Vanes across all product lines within Gas Services. You will also be managing a small team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive commodity strategies, ensuring alignment with all product lines, and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives. Key duties include setting short-, medium-, and long-term goals, building strong relationships with suppliers, monitoring market trends, and adjusting procurement strategies as required. This position requires effective management of team members located in multiple time zones within a global organization and reports functionally to the Head of Procurement for Blades and Vanes.
How youll make an impact
* Develop, implement, and manage supply chain strategies for both existing and future product ranges under your purview.
* Ensure a reliable network of suppliers and supply availability to meet sales and operational requirements.
* Lead the development and execution of commodity strategies, forming a commodity circle in collaboration with other functions to ensure proactive business engagement.
* Work closely with business management to capture their requirements (cost, quality, lead time, capacity, etc.) and provide regular feedback through key performance indicators.
* Guarantee suitable strategic sourcing options are available, including dual/multiple sourcing and regional or low-cost country alternatives.
* Collaborate with Engineering to facilitate changes that enable optimal solutions within the commodity strategy, including the integration of new technologies.
* Manage commercial relationships with key suppliers by conducting on-site visits and leading quarterly business reviews addressing contract status, quality, and delivery performance.
* Secure contractual coverage through negotiation of framework and price agreements with key suppliers.
What you bring
* Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the relevant field.
* University degree or equivalent experience.
* Strong understanding of engineering, production, procurement, and logistics processes.
* Preferred experience in casting and coating technologies.
* Demonstrated negotiation skills and knowledge of contract terms and conditions.
* Customer-centric approach with the ability to build strong collaborator relationships.
* Proven leadership skills in a global business setting.
* Proficient command of English, both written and verbal, with experience delivering verbal presentations.
* Willingness to undertake business travel as required.
About 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 worlds 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.
Job details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Supply Chain
* Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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