Strategic Procurement Specialist

Siemens Energy Limited; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company in Coventry is seeking a Strategic Procurement Specialist to enhance procurement strategies for clean energy solutions. The role involves negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and driving digital transformation. Candidates should have several years of experience in strategic sourcing and solid Excel skills. Opportunities for remote work and continuous learning are offered, alongside medical benefits and paid time off.

Benefits

Opportunities to work with a global team

Medical benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Paid holidays and parental leave

Continual learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in strategic sourcing or commodity management within a complex environment.
• Strong commercial and contractual acumen.
• Outstanding skills in data analysis using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Implement commodity strategies for non-pooled commodities.
• Negotiate contracts including pricing and delivery terms.
• Monitor supplier performance and report data.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

CIPS qualified

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Strategic Procurement Specialist within Siemens Energy's Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Procurement Team, you will play a key role in developing and running a competitive, transparent, and sustainable supply chain. Your day will involve collaborating with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive productivity, quality, and digitisation. You will be responsible for supplier negotiations, contract management, and strategic sourcing to ensure the procurement function contributes to affordable clean energy.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Implement commodity strategies and define local / regional material field strategies for non-pooled commodities.
• Plan negotiations, define awarding strategies, and prepare sourcing board approvals while ensuring alignment with pooling opportunities.
• Negotiate local, regional, or multi-site contracts, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
• Manage relationships with assigned suppliers, contributing to the EcoSystem commodity strategy and developing a preferred supplier list. Analyze market trends and leverage insights to optimize procurement strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance, report important data, and encourage early supplier participation in cost reduction efforts. Identify and mitigate procurement risks while implementing strategic measures.
• Ensure contractual terms are aligned with business needs by collaborating with strategic commodity management teams.

What You Bring

• Several experience in strategic sourcing or commodity management within a complex, global environment.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree or CIPS qualified preferred
• Strong commercial, contractual, and project management acumen.
• Outstanding Excel skills for data analysis and reporting. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with component manufacturing processes and quality standards. Experience working with a global supplier base in a matrix organisation.

About the Team Core Development is the trusted partner for engineering solutions within the Aeroderivative Gas Turbine business, supporting everything from initial design to component manufacture, assembly, and fleet support. The team is dedicated to enhancing product performance, durability, and safety, while expanding the range of applications for our technology. Their collaborative approach ensures that every solution is tailored to meet the evolving needs of the business and its customers.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy : https : / / www.siemens-energy.com / employeevideo

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 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 fuelled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character-no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energise society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards / Benefits

Here are examples of the rewards and benefits Siemens Energy 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-Energy platform
• Access to a variety of employee resource groups

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