Strategic Procurement for Commodity Parts (Electronics and Subsystems)

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We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make an outstanding addition to our vibrant team. Siemens Mobility is an independent run company of Siemens AG. Its core business includes rail vehicles, rail automation and electrification solutions, turnkey systems, intelligent road traffic technology and related services. In Mobility, we help our customers meet the need for hard-working mobility solutions. We’re making the lives of people who travel easier and more enjoyable while constantly developing new, intelligent mobility solutions!

We are looking for Strategic Procurement for Commodity Parts (Electronics and Subsystems)

You’ll make a difference by

• Responsibility (across the Businesses/BUs) either globally or for a defined (geographical) region for total Purchasing Volume (PVO) of an assigned (Sub)Commodity, based on defined material/ ESN scope.
• Organization, controlling and measurement of Pooling and Procurement activities in a functionally managed team in the area of responsibility with the objective of establishing optimum conditions on an excellent supplier base.
• Manage (Sub)Commodities globally and across the Businesses/BUs (for specific material field) and foster cross-functional alignment within area of responsibility to ensure best in class organization.
• Define/ adapt and implement (Sub)Commodity structure and organization in alignment with respective Manager; develop or adapt and implement material productivity programs/ measures to achieve the maximum contribution to the targets
• Ensure PVO transparency globally by, amongst others, correct ESN coding to ensure a correct reporting and to derive an appropriate commodity strategy
• Define/ adapt and implement (Sub)Commodity and Pooling strategies (based on conducted demand, market and supplier analyses) within area of responsibility; evaluate and document in relevant Commodity Strategy IT-systems and update regularly; communicate the strategies to ensure long-term, cost-efficient supply of materials and strategic Global Value Sourcing. Support superior Pooling functions (e.g. PuC)
• Define and implement negotiation concepts and strategies to maximize savings. Negotiate frame contracts; define core assortment; document frame contracts in relevant Supplier Management IT-systems.
• Coordinate and manage a virtual/disciplinary team globally to achieve optimum conditions and savings through collaborative, targeted activities and to increase profit from global and cross-divisional or divisional sourcing.
• Foster usage of eProcurement tools (eRfX, eAuction/ eBidding); ensure that contract structures are transferable in eCatalogues (applicable esp. for Indirect Material) to improve the Procurement process and efficiency.
• Forward systematically all relevant Procurement related project information (e.g. updated contractual conditions, Supplier Management data) to keep all project participants up to date
• Identify particular procurement risks, opportunities and market forces to avoid potential damage/ exploit potential opportunities through tailored risk management and change management
• Perform Supplier Management: Supplier selection, incl. documentation and communication of FPL suppliers, regular supplier and strategic evaluations, supplier qualification and supplier development to obtain and develop the best suppliers and to ensure an optimum supply chain
  
  

Desired Skills:

• We are looking for candidate having minimum experience of 8-10 years with a good knowledge in the FRP/GRP process.
• Drives his/her material field strategy towards long-term market and technology trends at an early stage.
• Able to independently prepare and carry out mid complex negotiations (incl. negotiation strategy, max/min goal, fallback position, role allocation, target costing)
• Understands the differences of the most important international legal aspects.
• Good communication Skills.
  
  

Join us and be yourself!

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Make your mark in our exciting world at Siemens.

This role is based in Bangalore. You might be required to visit other locations within India and outside. In return, you'll get the chance to work with teams impacting - and the shape of things to come. We're Siemens. A collection of over 379,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow.

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