Functional Lead - Procurement

Siemens Gamesa; Pamplona; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global team

Innovative projects

Medical benefits

Remote/Flexible work

Time off/Paid holidays and parental le

Learn@Siemens-Gamesa

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Siemens Gamesa in Pamplona, Spain, seeks a Functional Lead for Finished and Third-Party Blades to steer our global procurement strategy and shape a resilient supplier portfolio. You will drive negotiations on Development and Master Purchase Agreements and align sourcing with our blades make-or-buy strategy.

You will lead cross-functional teams to enhance supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and service while mentoring an international procurement group.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic procurement within engineering/manufacturing.
• Proven ability to drive results through supplier partnerships and negotiations.
• Leadership of international procurement teams desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global sourcing strategy for Finished and Third-Party Blades.
• Develop a competitive supplier portfolio with regional and dual-source options.
• Own commercial relationships with strategic suppliers and negotiate Development and Master Purchase Agreements.
• Secure competitive pricing and ensure cost transparency; drive value through supplier performance management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve cost, quality, delivery, and service metrics.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Supplier management

Negotiations

Contract management

Supplier development

Team leadership

Cross-cultural collaboration

Wind industry

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join our dynamic team as the Functional Lead for Finished Blades and Third-Party Blades at Siemens Gamesa, where you will take the helm of our global procurement efforts. Imagine leading a talented team to define and execute innovative sourcing strategies that align with our Blades Make-or-Buy strategy. You will shape a resilient supplier portfolio, ensuring competitive pricing and strong supplier performance while mitigating risks. Engage in major negotiations and drive long-term partnerships that create substantial business value. Your leadership will be pivotal in enhancing supplier performance and fostering collaboration across various functions, all while keeping a keen eye on market trends and supplier capabilities.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• You will define and execute the global sourcing strategy for Finished and Third-Party Blades, ensuring alignment with our overall business objectives.
• Lead the development of a competitive supplier portfolio, focusing on regional and dual-source options to mitigate risks effectively.
• Own the commercial relationships with strategic suppliers, driving negotiations for Development Agreements and Master Purchase Agreements.
• Secure competitive pricing and ensure cost transparency while achieving value-creation targets through effective supplier performance management.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and service metrics.

What You Bring

• You have substantial experience in strategic procurement or supplier management within an engineering-intensive or manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to drive results through strategic supplier partnerships and cross-cultural collaboration.
• A strong track record in commercial negotiations, contract management, and supplier development.
• Experience in leading and coaching international procurement teams, fostering professional growth.
• You possess a sound understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and supply-chain risk management, with wind-industry, specifically blade or composite, experience being a plus.

Who is Siemens Gamesa?

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community.

At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking talented individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Gamesa: https://www.siemens-energy.com/global/en/home/careers/working-with-us.html

Our Commitment to Diversity

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 Gamesa 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.

Rewards/Benefits

Here are examples of the rewards and benefits Siemens Gamesa offers:

• Opportunities to work with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Medical benefits
• Remote/Flexible work
• Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Gamesa platform
• Access to a variety of employee resource groups

Location

Aalborg (DK), Pamploma (Spain), Shanghai (China)