Supplier Localization Specialist

Siemens Energy; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company is seeking a Supplier Localization Specialist in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will drive localization initiatives, enhance supply chain efficiency, and build relationships with suppliers. Applicants should possess 5-7 years of procurement experience, excellent negotiation skills, and be proficient in data analytics tools. This role will require collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with local content requirements, contributing to the company's commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

Benefits

Opportunities to work with a global team

Innovative project leadership

Continual learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in procurement.
• In-depth knowledge of Saudi localization programs and contractual law.
• Proven track record in negotiating and managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement localization plans for Compression products.
• Coordinate sourcing and supplier activities to maximize local content.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline processes.
• Conduct vendor assessments and negotiations.
• Manage vendor relationships for quality and cost improvement.
• Support sales proposals with insights on local content.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Data analytics

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Supplier Localization Specialist, you’ll be at the forefront of driving Siemens Energy’s localization initiatives in Saudi Arabia, working on impactful projects that enhance our supply chain’s efficiency and compliance with local content requirements. Your expertise will be pivotal in fostering strong relationships with suppliers, clients, and partners, ensuring that Siemens Energy meets its contractual obligations while contributing to the region’s economic growth.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Develop and implement comprehensive localization plans for Compression products, aligning with Siemens Energy’s strategic objectives and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate sourcing and supplier qualification activities to maximize local content, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including engineering, procurement, and suppliers, to streamline processes and enhance supplier performance.
• Conduct thorough offer assessments and negotiations, ensuring optimal techno-commercial evaluations and vendor compliance.
• Manage vendor relationships, focusing on qualification, development, and performance improvement to meet cost, quality, and time targets.
• Support sales proposals by providing insights on local content, aiming for competitive pricing and timely order acquisition.

What You Bring

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or business administration with a strong technical affinity, complemented by 5-7 years of procurement experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Saudi localization programs and contractual law, with a proven track record in negotiating and managing supplier relationships.
• Exceptional negotiation and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build lasting partnerships.
• Proficiency in data analytics and cost modeling, coupled with effective problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Cultural sensitivity and responsiveness, ensuring respectful engagement with diverse groups and maintaining high personal integrity.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with SAP, enabling efficient management of procurement processes.

About The Team

Our Transformation of Industry division is decarbonizing the industrial sector. Increasing electrification and efficiency are key and demand for green H2 and derivative fuels will rise. We enable decarbonization of the industrial sector and the transition to sustainable processes, building on a strong industrial customer base, a global network, diverse technologies, and integrated execution capabilities.

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 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.

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

• Opportunities to work with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform