Commercial Project Controller

Siemens AG; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy India is seeking a Commercial Project Controller to drive commercial excellence across the procurement lifecycle. You will manage vendor contracts, ensure governance, and enable cost-effective sourcing with strong financial controls.

Responsibilities include vendor onboarding, ERP vendor data, PR to PO process, supplier performance reviews, GRN validation, invoice accuracy, and risk-mitigated contract negotiation. A pathway to digitalization and audits is included.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5–10 years in commercial procurement or controlling roles.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, data governance and reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead vendor onboarding and qualification aligned with governance standards.
• Ensure timely vendor creation and updates in ERP and master data protocols.
• Oversee the process from PR to PO and evaluate supplier performance.
• Oversee GRN validation and accurate invoice processing; resolve PO-GRN-invoice mismatches.
• Monitor open POs and payables; draft, review and negotiate commercial terms.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, export control and customs.
• Drive cost optimization through structured contract management and risk mitigation.
• Lead procurement process optimization and train teams; support digitalization.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal/external audits.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP (MM, FI)

Power BI

MS Excel

Job description

Commercial Project Controller will be responsible to drive commercial excellence across the procurement lifecycle by managing vendor contracts, fulfillment of contractual obligations and financial governance. Ensure compliance with Siemens Energy India's procurement principles while enabling cost-effectiveness, risk-management, and value-driven sourcing strategies.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead vendor onboarding and qualification aligned with internal governance and compliance standards.
• Ensure timely vendor creation and updates in ERP and adherence to master data protocols.
• Oversee the process from PR to PO
• Evaluate supplier performance and support strategic pooling initiatives.
• Oversee GRN (Goods Receipt Note) validation and ensure accurate invoice processing.
• Resolve PO-GRN-invoice mismatches and support timely payment release.
• Monitor open purchase orders and payables in coordination with controlling teams.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial terms in vendor contracts.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, export control, and customs regulations.
• Drive cost optimization through structured contract management and risk mitigation.

Commercial Process Optimization

• Lead initiatives to streamline procurement process and reduce cycle times.
• Implement best practices across functions and conduct training sessions to build commercial capability.
• Support digitalization efforts.

Documentation & Audit Readiness

• Maintain audit-ready documentation for all procurement related activities.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, regulatory standards, and Siemens Financial Reporting Guidelines (FRG).
• Support internal and external audits with timely and accurate documentation.

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop dashboards and reports for procurement KPIs using Power BI, Tableau, and SAP Analytics Cloud.
• Provide commercial insights to support strategic decision-making and project controlling.

What You Bring

• Experience: 5–10 years in commercial procurement or controlling roles, preferably in industrial, energy, or engineering sectors.
• Technical Tools: SAP (MM, FI), Power BI, MS Excel.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in documentation, compliance, and financial governance.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive digital transformation.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, financial reporting guidelines, and internal control frameworks. Need to apply Siemens Financial Reporting Guidelines (FRG) and relevant statutory requirements to ensure accurate, compliant, and transparent financial documentation across procurement and commercial activities. Should be capable of interpreting complex accounting scenarios and integrating them into contract structures, cost allocations, and vendor negotiations

Who is Siemens Energy India?

Siemens Energy India Limited (SEIL) has been a strategic partner in India for more than 100 years and is focused on being the most-valued energy technology company. Our large footprint spread across the entire region (India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives) with state-of-the‑art facilities and customers installations positively impacts the lives of hundreds of millions of people, helping the countries navigate their energy transition and achieve its net zero targets.

SEIL is a pure play energy technology company, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products, solutions, and services designed to support our customers along the entire energy value chain to go through their energy transition journey and achieve their net zero targets. Our portfolio offering includes low to zero emissions power generation, power transmission and storage, and decarbonization of the industry. More information on: www.siemens-energy-india.com

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