Senior Project Procurement Specialist

Siemens; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible mobile working policy

Attractive compensation and benefits

Diversity and inclusion

Career progression and learning

Job summary

Siemens in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Project Procurement Specialist to shape procurement strategies for complex projects across local and global sourcing. You will work closely with project managers, engineering, and finance to secure reliable suppliers and optimize total cost of ownership.

We value hands-on experience in industrial automation and electrification, strong negotiation skills, and a collaborative mindset to drive risk management and compliant procurement execution.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.
• Extensive project procurement, sourcing and supply chain management experience in project-driven industries.
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation and electrification systems.
• Proven contract management and negotiation skills.
• Experience with eSourcing tools and enterprise procurement systems such as SAP.

Responsibilities

• Define project-specific procurement strategies aligned with customer requirements and sourcing options.
• Identify, evaluate, and select qualified suppliers via RFQ/eRFx processes; negotiate terms and delivery schedules.
• Drive cost competitiveness through supplier competition and value engineering.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulations, and audits.
• Manage end-to-end procurement execution and risk, aligning with PMs, CPMs and Engineering teams.
• Serve as the central interface between procurement and project stakeholders to ensure alignment and cost control.
• Track procurement performance metrics and share knowledge for continuous improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Commercial negotiation

Procurement execution

Risk management

Supplier relationship management

Education

Engineering degree

Supply chain management degree

Business Administration degree

Tools

SAP

eRFQ

eRFI

Job description

Location(s)

- Kuala Lumpur - Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our vibrant international team as a Senior Project Procurement Specialist .

You’ll create impact by:

• Defining project-specific procurement strategies aligned with customer requirements, contract conditions, and local vs. global sourcing options, while evaluating sourcing models (e.g., local manufacturing, bonded zone, global sourcing) and participating in the bid phase to shape a competitive supply chain concept.
• Identifying, evaluating, and selecting qualified suppliers for materials, systems, and services through RFQ/eRFx methodologies, negotiating prices, terms & conditions (T&Cs), and delivery schedules to maximize value from third-party spend and global supply markets.
• Driving cost competitiveness through supplier competition, value engineering (design-to-cost), and optimization of logistics and duties (e.g., SST, VAT, import duty structuring), supporting target costing during the bid phase and cost tracking during execution.
• Ensuring complete compliance across all procurement activities with customer contract requirements, Siemens procurement policies, and regulatory mandates (e.g., MIDA, local content rules), while supporting supplier contract negotiations and maintaining documentation for certifications, compliance reporting, and audits.
• Managing end-to-end procurement execution and risk mitigation , aligning closely with Project Managers/CPMs and Engineering teams to ensure smooth technical clarifications, reliable supplier performance, and on-time delivery.
• Acting as the central interface between procurement and project stakeholders including Sales/Tendering, CPM/PM, Engineering, and Finance, to ensure clear roles, alignment, cost/margin steering, and effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Tracking procurement performance metrics, managing supplier evaluations, reporting key insights, and ensuring effective knowledge sharing across project teams for continuous improvement.

Your defining qualities:

• Educational Background: Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Industry Experience: Extensive experience in project procurement, sourcing, and supply chain management within project-driven industries such as energy, infrastructure, electrification, automation, or EPC environments.
• Domain & Technical Understanding: Strong familiarity with industrial automation, electrification systems (substations, E-House, data centers), and complex project business requirements (engineering interfaces, certifications, and testing).
• Commercial & Negotiation Acumen: Strong commercial mindset focused on cost, margin, and cash, backed by proven expertise in contract management, negotiation of T&Cs, and value/cost engineering methodologies.
• Tool & System Proficiency: Practical working knowledge of eSourcing tools (eRFQ, eRFI), enterprise procurement systems (such as SAP), and cost-modeling frameworks.
• Stakeholder & Collaborative Skills: Outstanding stakeholder influencing, cross-functional collaboration, and communication skills to align diverse technical and commercial teams.
• Execution & Risk Competencies: Proven ability to manage risk mitigation effectiveness, compliance adherence, purchase price variances, and supplier quality performance across fast-paced project lifecycles.

What we offer:

• Flexible mobile working policy that allows for time off for you to recharge and spend more time with your loved ones in Malaysia.
• Attractive compensation and benefits.
• Values-driven work culture with inclusive workplace policies and practices that prioritize diversity and inclusion.
• Endless possibilities and opportunities for progression and learning.

Come join us, and #TransformTheEveryday through technology!

Siemens is an equal opportunity employer, offering a safe and inclusive work environment, based on mutual respect and the appreciation of uniqueness, guaranteeing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates to unleash their full potential.