A Snapshot of your day
On a day-to-day basis, you will own end-to-end procurement delivery for assigned projects across the full project lifecycle (bid-phase, handover through execution and close-out). You will develop and maintain the project procurement plan and procurement schedule, ensuring the cost-effective and timely supply of materials and services in line with company processes and customer requirements. You will protect safety, quality, delivery and total cost, while providing a responsive, customer-oriented procurement service to support Order Winning, Project Management, Engineering, Quality, Logistics and Finance.
How You’ll Make a difference
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Drive cost savings and supplier performance to support Grid Technology’s business goals
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Lead supplier negotiations and contract implementation and management, ensuring optimal performance, compliance, safety and customer satisfaction
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Build and nurture strong supplier relationships to maximize potential of the supply base
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Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Sales, Logistics and Legal to deliver best-in-class procurement solutions for bid phase and project go live
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Develop and execute project procurement plans aligned to the project schedules and work breakdown structure
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Own the project procurement plan, including procurement schedule, package strategy, alignment to the work breakdown structure and key milestones
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Manage RFx processes (RFI/RFQ/RFP), evaluate bids with technical stakeholders, prepare award recommendations, and ensure governance approvals are met
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Approve and manage purchase orders and contracts, including terms & conditions, scope alignment, change control, and documentation
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Coordinate supplier quality requirements support non-conformance resolution, and ensure documentation and certifications meet project and regulatory needs
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Manage supplier risks, performance issues and claims (delays, non-conformances, liquidated damages), working with Legal and Project Management to protect contractual entitlements
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Ensure compliance with procurement policies, export control/sanctions, supplier due diligence, and sustainability requirements, maintaining a clear audit trail
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Support supplier onboarding and qualification including SAP4 readiness
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Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to ensure alignment and transparency
What You Bring
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Degree in supply chain, business or related field
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6+ years’ experience in procurement of engineered products and/or services within a project environment
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Advanced analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English language skills are required with any additional European languages being a strong advantage
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP (or equivalent ERP), and analytical tools; demonstrated success delivering digitalization/continuous improvement initiatives
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Experience of a service or project business environment
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Demonstrated ability to manage contractual risks, supplier claims and variations, working with project teams to protect schedule
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Strong knowledge of project procurement practices (RFx, expediting, supplier quality, incoterms/logistics, and change management)
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Experience developing procurement strategies for project packages, including bid evaluations, scope clarification, and alignment of technical/commercial requirements
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Have sourcing experience preferably in an international capacity
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Must be customer focused and a collaborative team player with the ability to assess priorities, demonstrate flexibility and act with a sense of urgency
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Self-motivated, detail oriented, demonstrate problem solving abilities, decision-making, and continuous improvement skills
About the Team
You will join a collaborative procurement team supporting Europe & Africa service and project operations, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure reliable and competitive sourcing.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.
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Competitive salary and meal allowance
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Fair compensation for international work
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Health insurance coverage
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Remote work permitted within the country
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Additional 5 “Pontes” days off and Birthday off if it falls on a weekday, when not abroad (only applies for Portugal)
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Among others
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Hybrid working model
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