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Siemens

Senior Procurement Specialist

Norcross, GA

Position Title: Senior Procurement Specialist

Location: Peachtree Corners, GA

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Position Overview

The Procurement Specialist position is assigned the Electrical Product Business in USA/Canada/Mexico unit and supports the development and implementation of a procurement strategy for the area of responsibility. Helps develop and drive the location supply chain strategy. Supports the plant Procurement activities to optimize supply cost and EVA (economic value contribution) contribution. Assists with the development of a supply base to reduce product risks (quality, delivery, etc.) and increase our reliability towards our customers.

Responsibilities

  • Creates transparency on the supplier market, introduces and drives qualification of new suppliers, benchmarks existing supplier base
  • Developing alternate supply chain to support operational growth
  • Drive supplier development projects along with operations, supplier quality management for critical commodities - Scouting, RFQ, tooling development, supplier capacity planning, YoY productivity, cost transparency, and ramp-up (with materials team)
  • Provide benchmark data and market study information to help drive contribution to net income generation and supplier changes
  • Initiate and participate in sourcing team decisions/activities for location specific parts.
  • Support commodity managers in contract development for alternate supplier
  • Support development of general quality agreement (owned by CQ) and logistic agreement (owned by materials) for new supply chain
  • Develop end to end supply chain and alternate process/technologies
  • Support the role of Location Procurement Manager in the plant in developing and implementing location procurement strategies
  • Participates in the PLM process and integrates supplier and supply market expertise prior to decisions on product portfolio.

What you will bring -

  • A strong network and demonstrated ability to manage and nurture key relationships
  • Strong project management and organizational skills; Meticulous attention to detail
  • Proven ability to operate in an influential manner with senior executives to assist in driving the business agenda
  • Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills
  • Role model for Siemens Values; Operates with a high degree of integrity
  • Action-oriented approach that is geared toward execution and delivering breakthrough results
  • Strong facilitation and collaboration skills; Ability to drive to consensus
  • Highly motivated, self-starter that can work autonomously and independently take initiative
  • Ability to navigate ambiguous situations and bring clarity to problem solving
  • Ability to organize work and deliver on multiple high priorities at the same time
  • Proven experience with discretion in handling highly sensitive issues
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Supply Chain required.

Experience: At least 5 plus years strong experience working in some aspect of Supplier Management, Product Management, Sales or Product Development preferably relative to a Project/factory environment.

Travel: 25% to North American Operational sites and Supplier's Facilities in mainly North America.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

  • An engineering degree is not mandatory, but advantageous
  • International business experience is also an advantage
  • Sales, System Integration R&D or Product Management
  • Commercial Procurement Expertise is important.

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Organization: Smart Infrastructure

Company: Siemens Industry, Inc.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Full / Part time: Full-time

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Client-provided location(s): Peachtree Corners, GA, USA
Job ID: SIemens-357284-en-us
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • HSA
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Sabbatical
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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