Strategic Procurement Leader - Power Transformer Sourcing

Siemens Energy; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

Savings fund

Parental leave

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Charlotte, NC, offers a hybrid Procurement role focused on developing commodity strategies for a greenfield power transformer factory and driving total cost reduction. You will lead supplier evaluations, engage in negotiations, and ensure compliant procurement processes across the Americas and beyond.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier development, risk management, and data-driven decision making using SAP Ariba, SAP, Tableau, and Power BI to support regional

Qualifications

• 8+ years of procurement or related experience with a bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Strategic sourcing and category management experience for materials like copper, surged arresters, connectors, cooling systems, and fiberglass.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation capabilities, including RFQs, supplier development, risk mitigation, cost reduction, and continuity planning.
• Proficiency in SAP and data analytics tools (Tableau, Power BI, Excel) to drive procurement decisions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to procurement methods, processes, and systems (P2P, guidelines, IT systems).
• Lead supplier negotiations to achieve cost savings and optimal commercial outcomes.
• Develop and drive material strategies for key materials to ensure supply continuity and cost competitiveness.
• Collaborate with suppliers to meet requirements, manage risks, and escalate issues as needed.
• Execute supplier prequalification and supplier development activities via SAP Ariba and governance standards.
• Prepare and maintain contract agreements and negotiation reports in line with corporate requirements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier management

Negotiation

SAP

Tableau

Power BI

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP Ariba

SAP

Job description

Siemens Energy in Charlotte, NC, offers a hybrid Procurement role focused on developing commodity strategies for a greenfield power transformer factory and driving total cost reduction. You will lead supplier evaluations, engage in negotiations, and ensure compliant procurement processes across the Americas and beyond.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier development, risk management, and data-driven decision making using SAP Ariba, SAP, Tableau, and Power BI to support regional