Strategic Procurement Specialist

Siemens Energy; Warwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday, increasing with time served

Flexible benefits portal

Adjustable pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Cutting-edge projects

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Strategic Procurement Specialist to join our Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Procurement Team in Warwick. In this role, you will engage in supplier negotiations and drive sourcing initiatives for sustainable energy solutions.

We require a candidate with over 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, strong Excel skills, and exceptional stakeholder management abilities. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to contribute to low-emission power generation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or commodity management.
• Strong commercial and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement commodity strategies for non-pooled commodities.
• Negotiate contracts focusing on pricing and delivery schedules.
• Analyze market trends to optimize procurement strategies.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Commodity management

Project management

Excel proficiency

Negotiation abilities

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced higher education

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join Siemens Energy as a Strategic Procurement Specialist and become a vital part of our Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Procurement Team! In this role, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to create a competitive, transparent, and sustainable supply chain. You will engage in supplier negotiations, manage contracts, and implement strategic sourcing initiatives that contribute to affordable clean energy. Your efforts will drive productivity, quality, and digitalization, making a significant impact on our mission.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Implement commodity strategies and define local/regional material field strategies for non-pooled commodities.
• Plan negotiations, establish awarding strategies, and prepare sourcing board approvals while aligning with pooling opportunities.
• Negotiate contracts at local, regional, or multi-site levels, focusing on 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 while monitoring supplier performance and driving cost-out initiatives.

What You Bring

• Preferably 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or project management within a complex, global environment.
• Strong commercial, contractual, and project management skills, complemented by outstanding Excel proficiency for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation abilities.
• Familiarity with component manufacturing processes and quality standards, along with experience working with a global supplier base in a matrix organization.
• A Bachelor’s degree is required; an MBA or advanced higher education is preferred.

About The Team

Our Gas Services division is dedicated to providing low-emission power generation through innovative service and decarbonization solutions. We focus on zero or low-emission power generation, encompassing all gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators. Our team is committed to exploring decarbonization opportunities through modernization and digitalization of the fleet, ensuring we meet the energy demands of the future sustainably.

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 ~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 global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

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 Energy 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

• 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 cutting-edge projects that shape the future of manufacturing.

Explore your potential with us at Siemens Energy!