Commodity Management Professional- Rolling Stock

Siemens Mobility provides efficient and coordinated transportation of people and goods by rail – including rolling stock, rail automation, rail electrification, and service. We craft and manufacture across the entire spectrum of rolling stock, including commuter and regional passenger trains, light rail and streetcars, metros, locomotives, passenger coaches, and high-speed trainsets. Cities and Railroads also rely on us to provide traction-power substations and electricity transmission, as well as signaling and control technology for freight and passenger rail and transit systems.

As a Commodity Management Professional for Siemens Mobility Rolling Stock, you will serve as the primary procurement contact between local management, internal clients, and the supply chain management organization. You will collaborate with key departments including Material Management, Quality Management, Engineering, and Logistics. You will demonstrate a sufficient understanding of the global supplier market to select the most suitable vendors who can deliver high-quality products at competitive pricing. We will rely on your outstanding negotiation skills to build new value with regard to key metrics such as cost, lead time, and quality. In this role, you will drive performance with suppliers, collaborate with internal teams and make your mark within a team that is passionate about winning, succeeding, and making an impact.

Responsibilities

• Strategically develop and implement the digitalization roadmap of the category by driving or supporting the digitalization activities across assigned commodities (e.g. market platforms, enhanced applications, process automation)
• Identify and drive exciting solutions to influence the market as well as implement new or modified market sourcing strategies
• Coordinate and lead local or regional focus teams to achieve optimum conditions and savings through collaborative cross-divisional sourcing targeted activities.
• Lead supplier technical reviews with Engineering and Quality. Drive clarifications and provide innovative solutions to tackle highly sophisticated supply/supplier problems.
• Handle supply base through supplier selection, qualification, development, and regular performance evaluations, to develop the best suppliers and to ensure an optimum supply chain
• Implement commercial evaluation of proposals. Conduct negotiations and contract documents that include price, scope, schedule, contractual terms and conditions, and others as applicable (for example, special requirements due to manufacturing location restrictions, government project requirements, etc.).
• Work closely and collaboratively with Project Procurement Management (PPM), Engineering, Quality, Global Sourcing Team, and others as vital to strategize the best decision/outcome for Siemens.
• Main contact/interface within procurement and to your supply base for all inquiries in a proposal and execution phase for assigned commodities
• Define, adapt, and implement commodity strategies based on demand, market intelligence, and supplier analysis to ensure a long-term, cost-efficient supply of materials and services.
• Identify procurement risks, opportunities, and market forces to avoid business exposure and exploit potential opportunities.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, And Experience

• Solid knowledge in Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, Procurement Market Analysis, commercial terms and conditions, and high-mix low volume production.
• Ability to travel domestically/internationally.
• Ability to present specific content accurately to respective target groups (senior and executive management)
• Sophisticated leadership and teamwork skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or other relevant area a plus
• 3+ years of related experience in procurement, project management, or engineering with an international organization
• Full understanding of early involvement levers (E-Auction, GVS sourcing, bundling, etc.).
• Plan, prioritize and analyze data to build recommendations on sourcing strategies with implications for vendor selection, through Total Cost of Ownership analysis.
• Highly refined negotiating skills. Detailed track record of optimally negotiating complex, high-dollar contracts for products or services.
• Strong communication and presentation skills at all organizational levels.
• Ability to perform within the international industry.
• Proven track record of being ambitious, proactive, self-motivated, and willing to go above and beyond.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, And Experience

• Experience with Build to Print fabrication requirements
• Solid experience in advanced negotiation concepts (e.g. eAuction)
• Software/Application experiences ( SAP ERP, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Ability to read and comprehend Engineering specifications and drawings.
• Conduct should cost analysis
• International and inter-cultural professional experiences
• Foreign languages (German, Spanish, Portuguese)

Why you'll love working for Siemens:

• Diversity and inclusivity focused – Just named on the Forbes 2022 Best Employers for Diversity list!
• Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off
• Engaging, challenging, and fast-evolving, pioneering technological environment.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Siemens is proud to have been named Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators
• Please contribute to our social responsibility initiatives passionate about access to education, access to technology, sustaining communities, and positively impacting the community.

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html. The base salary range for this position in California is $95,700.00 – $164,000.00 and the annual incentive target is 10% of the base salary

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