Supply Chain Procurement Manager

Siemens • Southaven, MS

504d • $94,600 - $162,300

About The Position

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That's why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you? Siemens is looking for a Supply Chain Procurement Manager for their Electrical Products Business for USA/Canada/Mexico to manage the supplier base for an assigned purchasing volume in North America with the objective to maximize the EVA, reduce the supplier related risks and meet defined target costs. This role drives synergies across the supplier base within the EP organization but also actively works within and supports the Siemens procurement network as well through pooling as well as other appropriate procurement levers such as cost transparency, negotiations, and contract management. Therefore, a material strategy will be defined, aligned with business targets and cross-functional requirements, and implemented respectively. This role provides leadership to direct employees as well as cross-functional teams as well as aligns procurement with business targets and strategy. The position reports disciplinarily and functionally to North America Head of Procurement for Electrical Product business unit. The area of responsibility has significant impact on the overall success of the Business Unit strategy, operational performance (i.e. delivery reliability, risk mitigation) and cost reduction targets. The Supply Chain Procurement Manager will develop, align and implement material strategies cross-functionally, leveraging purchasing volume to maximize pooling opportunities across SI EP and within Siemens, driving material productivity through effective procurement levers, and establishing best-in-class Supply Chain Management processes focused on productivity, quality, delivery reliability, and innovation. This role also involves leading, managing, and developing the supplier base in commercial issues, supplier qualification, development, and overall relationship management. The manager will apply supply market intelligence and commercial & technical trends to drive material cost productivity, ensuring transparency on PVO and ESN level while reporting relevant procurement KPIs. Additionally, the role includes driving sourcing decisions under consideration of total costs, participating in the PLM process, and integrating supplier and supply market expertise prior to decisions on product portfolio. Risk management is crucial, as the manager will develop supplier relationships resulting in optimized supply chain efficiencies and security of supply, evaluate supplier's capabilities and capacities, and negotiate agreements that mitigate or spread the overall risk. The Supply Chain Procurement Manager will also assist in negotiations for Logistics and Shipping Agreements, participate in supplier qualification, annual supplier evaluation, and supplier development, and act as an advisor that troubleshoots and resolves complex problems within multi-departments and/or cross-functional areas. Finally, the manager will actively evaluate employee performance and develop personnel for future business needs and career moves.