Commodity Management Associate Mobility Customer Service

Siemens • Lexington, NC

377d • $73,200 - $86,200

About The Position

Siemens Mobility is seeking a Commodity Management Associate to develop and implement procurement strategies while engaging with business and cross-functional partners. This role focuses on achieving financial and non-financial targets through effective supplier management, negotiations, and contract management, ensuring alignment with business requirements. The position is based in Lexington, NC, and operates in a hybrid work setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in economics, engineering, or business-related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of overall experience related to supply chain.
• Consistent record of success in developing and implementing sourcing strategies that deliver cost savings and supply chain improvements.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to drive favorable contract terms and agreements.
• Knowledge of supply chain principles, supplier risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated understanding of entire supply chain and cost drivers.
• Demonstrated data and financial analysis capability.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate with both internal and external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially Excel, and working with large data sets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP and electronic purchasing tools.
• Cross-functional/organizational project management and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of category management concepts or strategic sourcing concepts with solid continuous improvement skills.
• CPM, CPSM certification is a strong plus.
• Experience in managing C-level parts such as hardware, consumables, chemicals, connectors, wire harnesses, etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage the total Purchasing Volume (PVO) of assigned commodities.
• Establish best in class supply-chain-management processes focused on productivity, quality, and availability.
• Derive innovative material field strategies based on market intelligence and align procurement processes with strategic objectives.
• Ensure implementation and development of Siemens strategy for assigned commodities.
• Drive supplier management processes to obtain the best suppliers and ensure transparency and early integration.
• Lead supplier management in commercial issues, supplier qualification, development, and overall relationship management.
• Negotiate master procurement agreements, including pricing, terms & conditions, and payment terms in alignment with the wider Siemens community.
• Apply supply market intelligence and all commercial and technical levers to drive productivity.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers, negotiate contracts, and lead supplier relationships to ensure alignment with company objectives and standards.
• Conduct Siemens spend data, supply market intelligence, and supplier analysis.
• Develop and implement commodity strategies, pooling strategies, supplier strategies, and negotiation roadmap with cross-functional input.
• Leverage supplier expertise and/or technology to harness improvements in reducing total costs of ownership.
• Collaborate with global commodity management and/or product management to optimize company-wide buying power.
• Develop supplier relationships resulting in optimized supply chain efficiencies and security of supply.
• Evaluate supplier's capabilities and capacities while implementing plans to ensure adequate supply of goods and services.
• Negotiate agreements with suppliers that mitigate or spread the overall risk.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Mentor Programs
• Paid Time Off
• 401k match
• Employee perks and discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree