Head (m/f/d) of Procurement - Renewables & Traction Cluster
A Snapshot of Your Day
We are at the forefront of transformer manufacturing in an era of energy transition, seeking an adept Head of Procurement to take the helm at our transformer factory and lead procurement strategy across our specialized R&T (Renewables & Traction) cluster. In this role, you will oversee procurement activities for a diverse product range, focusing on small series production up to several hundred units annually, with a total capacity of approximately 4,000 transformers per year across all three factories.
Your mission will be to cultivate a resilient and competitive supply chain that is critical to our high-performance factories and competitive product offerings. In a world where materials and components constitute over 60% of total costs, your strategic leadership will ensure cost competitiveness and uninterrupted supply, even amidst disruptions such as material shortages and logistical challenges.
About Your Role
* Lead and develop the procurement organization in one of the cluster R&T factories directly reporting to you.
* Direct strategic procurement operations at the cluster level, refining supplier strategies and optimizing procurement tactics.
* Collaborate with global procurement teams to align strategies for global suppliers, implement cluster procurement strategies and drive standardization programs.
* Handle relationships with internal stakeholders and coordinate with various departments.
* Manage suppliers, maintain relationships with local and global collaborators and negotiate supplier contracts and manage claims effectively.
* Manage SAP Hana and multiple Ecosystem implementations, supporting the distributed team and improving processes.
About You
* Proven leadership experience with a collaborative approach, capable of unifying diverse and global teams towards common goals.
* Strong background in procurement within the manufacturing sector, preferably in electrical equipment or related industries.
* Fluency in both English and German is a must.
* Excellent negotiation, strategic planning, and supplier management skills.
* Familiarity with global supply chain dynamics, including geopolitical risks, local content, and sustainability considerations.
* Experience in managing and implementing ERP systems, particularly SAP Hana.
About Us
Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.
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.