Head of Supply chain - Blades and Vanes SGT

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Lincoln; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company in the UK is seeking a Head of Supply Chain for turbine blades and vanes. This role involves strategic leadership of a global team, ensuring supplier performance and optimizing costs. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in supply chain and strong commercial acumen. This position offers competitive benefits including generous holidays and career development opportunities.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing to 29 days with time served

Flexible benefits portal

Adjustable pension scheme

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, engineering, production, or logistics.
• Experience guiding international teams.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end supply chain strategy for turbine blades and vanes.
• Build and manage a high-performing international team.
• Ensure supplier availability and on-time delivery.

Skills

Leadership and people management

Partner management

Communication skills

Commercial focus

Education

University degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or related

Job description

Overview

As Head of Supply chain for Blades and Veins, you will take full ownership of the turbine blades and vanes supply chain for Siemens Energy's gas turbines (SGT) product line. Your day will involve working closely with procurement, engineering, production, and logistics colleagues across multiple time zones, ensuring our global supplier base meets demanding requirements for quality, cost, and delivery. Leading a diverse team of experts, you'll drive both strategic and operational excellence, influencing key decisions that impact Siemens Energy's future in Gas Services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end supply chain strategy for turbine blades and vanes, ensuring resilience, efficiency, and competitiveness.
• Build and manage a high-performing international team, including commodity managers, supply quality managers, engineers, and operational purchasers.
• Secure supplier availability to meet sales and operational demands, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and cost targets are met.
• Drive cost reduction, lead time optimisation, and supplier technology improvements to strengthen Siemens Energy's market position.
• Oversee part qualifications for new engine programmes and upgrades, collaborating closely with engineering and product development.
• Develop suppliers to achieve outstanding performance and ensure all procurement activities comply with agreements, rules, and regulations.
• Act as a key communication link across procurement, engineering, and operations, ensuring transparency and alignment on blades and vanes activities.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience across supply chain management, procurement, engineering, production, or logistics, preferably within a global industrial environment.
• Proven leadership and people management skills, with experience guiding international teams.
• Strong partner management and the ability to influence across functions and regions.
• A university degree (or equivalent qualification) in engineering, supply chain, business, or a related subject area.
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English both written and verbal, with confidence presenting at all levels.
• Strong commercial attitude with a focus on cost, delivery, and performance.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

About the Team

Our Gas Services division offers Low-Emission Power Generation through Service and Decarbonisation. In our Business Unit we help our customers achieve higher reliability and optimal performance of their rotating power equipment. This role sits within our Distributed Procurement function, leading supply chain excellence for aero-derivative gas turbine components.

Who is Siemens Energy

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we're also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and compassion. Our combined creative energy is fuelled by at least 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energise society. All of society.

Rewards/Benefits

• 26 days holiday, increasing to 29 days with time served.
• Access to a flexible benefits portal for private medical cover, cycle-to-work schemes, and more.
• A class-leading adjustable pension scheme.
• Opportunities for career development and continuous learning.
• The chance to work on modern projects that shape the future of Siemens Energy and manufacturing.