Commodity Manager - Rail Infrastructure

Siemens Mobility; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering firm that is at the forefront of transforming the railway industry through innovative solutions in electrification and automation. As a Commodity Manager, you will play a critical role in developing and executing strategies that enhance supplier relationships and optimize costs. This position offers the opportunity to lead initiatives that drive sustainability and efficiency in mass transit and freight systems. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on customer service, you will ensure that our supply chain aligns with business priorities while fostering a collaborative environment. Be part of a team that values your innovative ideas and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

11 Paid Holidays

18 Days of PTO

401K - 6% Company Match

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Discounts

Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in managing commodities and supply chain.
• In-depth knowledge of technical and commercial aspects of assigned commodities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Commodity Strategy.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to maximize cost efficiency.

Skills

Commodity Strategy Development

Supplier Relationship Management

Contract Management

Cost Modeling

Market Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Cost Modeling Tools

Job description

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us.

For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation’s impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation. Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation – often to questions that haven’t been asked yet.

Position Overview:

As a Commodity Manager, you will develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive Commodity Strategy that aligns with our business's supply chain requirements. This includes formulating commodity strategies, enhancing the supply base, managing supplier relationships, overseeing price management, and utilizing predictive procurement techniques.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Develop, implement and measure Commodity Strategy that is fully aligned to Business strategy
• Demonstrate expertise in assigned commodities including casting, machining, stamping, steel metal, housing, engineering services, distribution systems electronics and fully competent in all aspects of supply chain Management for those commodities.
• Develop a cost modeling tool to determine true component value of assigned commodity(s). Establish predictive procurement strategy based on commodity forecast and other market intelligence reports.
• Analyze market conditions and implement supply chain strategies to assure supply and price competitiveness
• Be a leader in ensuring that Siemens Mobility maximizes our purchase leverage for the best total cost of ownership. Aggressively negotiate absolute best pricing, terms and conditions. Develop the supply base to exceed the goals and objectives of Siemens Mobility Rail Infrastructure and the supply chain management team.
• Ensure the commodity supply base adheres to Siemens Mobility standards of Corporate Social Responsibilities including but not limited to Environmental, Ethical, and Regulatory requirements
• Develop effective relationships with Business Management to ensure that Supply Chain Management is fully aligned with business priorities and new business opportunities.
• Define and execute Supplier Contracts based on appropriate inventory management strategies and supplier performance management
• Set annual goals and objectives that ensure commodities managed meet and exceed supply chain metric targets
• Demonstrate a commitment to customer service; anticipate, meet, and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively; making customer issues a priority.
• Periodically “get down in the trenches” to support troubleshooting at manufacturing locations. Foster a “back to basics” mentality during these times. Lead by example; “Walk the talk.”
• Establish new measurement systems if/where appropriate.
• Ensure the efficient and timely exchange of knowledge and information within the organization to communicate "early warning signals" as well as ensuring best practices are shared throughout the organization.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

To thrive in this role, you have:

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience.
• In depth knowledge of assigned commodity(s) both technical and commercial
• Contract management and negotiations (Purchase Agreement, Inventory management initiatives etc)
• Basic finance (understand and evaluate a Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow statement)
• Know the supply base management teams of assigned commodity(s)
• Cost to manufacture commodity(s) assigned
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers (internal and/or external)
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• 11 paid holidays, 18 days of PTO
• 401K - 6% company match
• Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, pioneering technological environment.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here:https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html. The base salary range for this position in Pittsburgh, PA & Louisville, KY is $89,300 – $120,900.The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

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