Company Description
The Siemens Energy Sector is the world’s leading supplier of a complete spectrum of products, services and solutions for the generation, transmission and distribution of power and for the extraction, conversion and transport of oil and gas. In fiscal 2007 (ended September 30, based on IFRS), the Energy Sector had revenues of approximately EUR20 billion and received new orders totaling around EUR28 billion and posted a profit of EUR1.8 billion. The Energy Sector had a work force of 73,500 at the beginning of fiscal 2008.
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Job Description
Responsibilities:
CM is regionally responsible for procurement strategies and implementation for Mechanical Commodities used in the Americas Wind Power business. Strategies are elaborated within global commodity team and include international markets (Mexico, Brazil, US and Asia).
CM leads cross-functional teams with Engineering, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development and external resources to ensure supplier readiness. CM drives the Sourcing strategy being implemented by the operative Procurement staff in the manufacturing locations.
Duties include Strategic purchasing within the team responsible for the following Mechanical Commodities: Steel / Aluminum Fabrications, Castings, Forgings, Bearings, Custom Fixtures for Transportation. Also guiding operational buyers on a pier/matrix basis. In addition development of strategic sourcing concepts and cost reduction roadmap for commodities as well as increasing North American share on total cost basis. In coordination with Global Commodity Teams this role will actively identify and develop suppliers in the entire Americas region. Responsible for assuring material supply security (capacity-wise) and implement contracts to secure operational business. Providing formal Supplier Management of assigned supply base as well as representation in related Siemens commodity circles.
1.) Commercial Negotiation Skills
2.) Project management for supplier development
3.) Ability to analyze material cost breakdowns and assess their accuracy based on market values.
4.) Complex problem resolution
5.) Excellent written and oral communication skills
6.) Basic technical skills as needed to assess overall supply base capability.
7.) Min. of 5 years tactical buying experience
8.) Global mindset & networking skills
9.) Independent, but team oriented work style
10.) Strategically oriented and proactive
11.) Multiple languages: Danish, Spanish, and/or Portuguese a bonus but not mandatory.
