Location Procurement Manager - Alliance

Siemens•Fort Worth, TX

7d•$91,463 - $156,794•Hybrid

About The Position

The Location Procurement Manager will lead site-level procurement to support the launch of a brand-new manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for building the local supply base from the ground up, establishing purchasing processes and controls, and partnering with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and EHS to execute capital projects. The ideal candidate is hands-on, analytical, and experienced in CapEx sourcing, supplier development, and cross-functional project execution in a fast-paced start-up environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering or finance.
5 plus years of procurement/sourcing experience in manufacturing, industrial, automotive, food & beverage, chemicals, or related environments.
Demonstrated experience sourcing and executing capital projects (CapEx) such as equipment purchases, construction trades, MRO, and/or facility services.
Proven negotiation skills with experience leading RFx processes, supplier selection, and contract awards.
Strong financial acumen (budgeting, commitment tracking, total cost of ownership, cost breakdown/should-cost analysis).
Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering/Operations and managing multiple concurrent priorities.
Proficiency with ERP and procurement tools and strong Excel skills.
Ability to work on-site and travel as needed during the build and ramp phases.
Must be eligible to work in the US with no sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting a greenfield/new facility launch, major expansion, or plant turnaround.
Knowledge of construction and project procurement (GC/CM, subcontractors, equipment installs) and common contract types (lump sum, T&M, unit rate).
Familiarity with supplier qualification processes, quality management systems, and supply risk assessments.
Professional certification such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or PMP.
Experience with cost estimating, change order management, and CapEx project reporting.

Responsibilities

Develop the site supply chain: Identify, qualify, and onboard local/regional suppliers for direct and indirect categories to support factory ramp-up.
CapEx sourcing & execution: Lead procurement activities for capital equipment, construction-related spend, utilities, and facility services (RFQs, bid analysis, negotiations, award recommendations).
Capital expense governance: Partner with Finance and Project Controls to ensure purchasing aligns to approved budgets/authorizations; track commitments vs. budgets.
Contracting & commercial terms: Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts, statements of work, service level agreements, and change orders in collaboration with Legal and stakeholders.
Supplier performance management: Establish KPIs (quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness), conduct reviews, drive corrective actions, and mitigate supply risk.
Cross-functional collaboration: Serve as the procurement lead for site projects, partnering with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Quality, IT, and EHS to define requirements and ensure timely execution.
Strategic sourcing: Develop location strategy to support product development and ramp up, leverage corporate agreements, and execute make/buy and total-cost-of-ownership analyses.
Systems & process setup: Implement/standardize purchasing processes and ensure data accuracy in ERP/eProcurement tools.
Compliance & ethics: Ensure adherence to procurement policies, competitive bidding requirements, delegation of authority, and audit expectations.