Strategic Procurement Specialist

Siemens Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health & wellness benefits

Paid time off

401K with company match

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Houston, TX seeks a Strategic Procurement Specialist to collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers, lead sourcing and negotiations, and optimize cost, quality, and delivery for the Gas Services Distributed Procurement team.

You will analyze market conditions, evaluate supplier performance, and identify opportunities to strengthen procurement operations and support affordable, reliable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in related field; master's/CIPS preferred.
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or commodity management in a global setting.
• Strong commercial, contract negotiation, and project management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commodity and sourcing strategies for assigned materials and suppliers.
• Lead supplier negotiations and contracts, including pricing, delivery schedules, and terms.
• Manage supplier relationships and support development of preferred supplier networks.
• Analyze market trends and procurement data to identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement and cost reduction.
• Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Project management

Data analysis

Excel

Stakeholder management

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Master's degree or CIPS certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Strategic Procurement Specialist within Siemens Energy's Gas Services Distributed Procurement Team, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support a competitive, transparent, and sustainable supply chain. You will lead sourcing and negotiation activities, manage supplier relationships, and contribute to commodity strategies that support business objectives. Throughout the day, you will analyze market conditions, evaluate supplier performance, and identify opportunities to optimize cost, quality, and delivery. Your work will help strengthen procurement operations and support affordable, reliable energy solutions.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Develop and implement commodity and sourcing strategies for assigned materials and suppliers.


• Lead supplier negotiations and execute contracts, including pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms.


• Manage supplier relationships and support the development of preferred supplier networks aligned with business objectives.


• Analyze market trends and procurement data to identify opportunities for cost optimization and supply chain improvements.


• Monitor supplier performance, track key metrics, and support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.


• Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation strategies while ensuring alignment with business and commodity management requirements.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field; Master's degree or CIPS certification preferred.


• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or commodity management within a global manufacturing or industrial environment.


• Strong commercial, contract negotiation, and project management skills.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.


• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and supplier relationship management skills.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About The Team

Gas Services

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

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.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture


• Company paid Health and wellness benefits


• Paid Time Off and paid holidays


• 401K savings plan with company match


• Family building benefits


• Parental leave

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