Lead Commodity Manager

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday (with option to buy up

Employer pension contribution

Share and bonus scheme

2 volunteering days per year

Flexible benefits package

CSR opportunities

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced procurement leader to guide a site-level team, driving strategic sourcing and supplier development to support Sudbury manufacturing for POC Diagnostics instruments and reagents. You will coordinate with Sourcing, Manufacturing, Quality and R&D to achieve delivery, quality and cost targets.

The role requires a strong negotiator with cross-functional leadership skills and a continuous improvement mindset to push performance-based KPIs

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Supply Chain Management or Procurement, with extensive professional experience in owning strategic supplier relationships.
• Experience developing and executing sourcing strategies in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to develop individuals and lead a team to reach potential.
• Excellent communicator with change implementation skills and stakeholder relationship building.
• Strong negotiator capable of concluding agreements with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Procurement professionals at a site level and work with site stakeholders to drive results and POC initiatives.
• Lead the Strategic Procurement agenda for the site with KPI-driven value.
• Develop the supplier base to support Sudbury site demand for diagnostics instruments and reagents.
• Act as the focal point between Sourcing, Manufacturing ops, Quality & R&D/Engineering and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Oversee end-to-end supplier management to achieve delivery, quality and cost targets.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

BS/BA in Supply Chain Management or Procurement

Job description

We are looking for an experienced leader with specialised manufacturing and supplier knowledge to lead a team of Procurement professionals and operate within a broader Siemens Strategic Procurement organisation. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure a stable and resilient supply base which meets the business requirements in terms of delivery, quality, regulatory, cost and service. You will lead the implementation of sourcing strategies at the Sudbury site for all supplied products, be the primary point of contact for all strategic topics and be an active member of the site management team. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Your Role:

• You will lead a team of Procurement professionals at a site level and work closely with site stakeholders to drive business results and broader Point of Care (POC) initiatives.
• Lead the Strategic Procurement agenda for the site, demonstrating the value of the function through performance based KPIs.
• You will be responsible for developing the supplier base and supporting the growing demand in our Sudbury manufacturing site for POC Diagnostics instruments and reagents.
• You will act as focal point between Sourcing, Manufacturing operations, Quality & R&D/Engineering and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• You will oversee end-to-end supplier management to ensure delivery, quality and cost targets are achieved for current and future business needs.
• On an ongoing basis, you will interact with our Global Commodity Management and align on demand pooling, price negotiations, global commodity strategy to ensure site alignment.
  You have a BS/BA in Supply Chain Management or Procurement, with extensive professional experience in owning strategic supplier relationships.
• You have expertise developing and executing sourcing strategies in supply chain within a manufacturing environment and a practical understanding of Strategic Procurement fundamentals.
• You are experienced in developing individuals and leading a team to reach their potential.
• You are an excellent communicator with a continuous improvement mindset and skills to implement changes.
• You can build strong and influential business relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver business goals.
• You are an excellent negotiator capable of concluding agreements with suppliers on a range of topics.
• 
  Do you want to join us in helping to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enabling access to care for more people around the world? At Siemens Healthineers, we pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably., We are a team of more than 73,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work:

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual's potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.

• 26 days' holiday (with the option to buy up to 10 additional days, and sell up to 5)
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Share and bonus scheme
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Access to our flexible benefits from private medical insurance to dental cover
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities including 2 paid volunteering days per year and support from our 24/7 employee assistance programme