Job Description

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Location: Bangalore, India
Department: SE TI EAD MF&OP P
Job Grade: Mid-level Professional
Mode of Employment: Full-time / Permanent
A Snapshot of Your Day
As a Global Commodity Expert you will be part of the Global Procurement community, essential for the definition and execution of the commodity strategy, supporting our Transformation of Industries business and Electrification, Automation and Digitalization (EAD) in particular.
The components within this commodity are an integral part of the Energy transformation, supporting Decarbonization through EAD via various products and solutions.
A typical day for a Commodity Expert includes review and 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 x-functional team.
How Youll Make an Impact

• Manage the commodity globally / x-organizationally with special focus on at least one of the following components within Transformation of Industries: Telecommunication, electrical and instrumentation, and Information Technology (includes: Data network equipment, CCTV, Radio systems, alarm systems, wireless broadband access networks,xe2x80xa6).
• Be a 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 EAD demands (new business and service) in close collaboration with alliance partners.
• Define commodity structure and supplier landscape; 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 internal stakeholders, ensuring the coverage of needs from business / execution areas.

What You Bring

• University degree in a technical or business-related field
• 5-7 years of experience in procurement related roles (strategic procurement, commodity management) or similar expertise in technology
• Capability to negotiate and to operate in different cultures
• Knowledge for setup of procurement strategies on different material fields
• Strategic thinking and strong analytical skills
• Build up and managing multi-tier supply chains paired with knowledge of contract law and export control
• Excellent English language skills
• Travel percentage ~20%

About the Team
The SE TI EAD MF&OP P organization is responsible for managing 3rd party spend as well as developing procurement strategies of direct material fields that will allow Siemens Energy to maintain competitive position in marketplace and support companys vision to become the most valued energy technology company.
Our professional procurement team utilizes modern tools and processes to develop global sourcing strategy for assigned commodities, that delivers optimal supply cost, quality, on time delivery, ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) compliant and VUCA resilient supply chain for Execution Area / Service Unit to improve competitive advantage for Siemens Energy.
In our Business Functions we enable our organization to reach their targets by providing best-in class services and solutions in the areas of IT, HR, Finance, Real Estate, Strategy & Technology and more.
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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 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but were 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.
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

• Collaboration with a global team
• Opportunities to work on a variety of innovative projects
• Opportunity to take on additional responsibilities within the company
• Supportive work culture
• Remote/flexible working
• Continuous training through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform

We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.