Strategic Supplier Manager – Digitalization

Siemens Mobility; Wendell (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Wendell, NC is seeking a Supplier Manager responsible for managing supplier relationships and performance to ensure quality and timely delivery. You will work with internal teams to implement strategies that minimize risks and costs while driving process improvements and ISO-9000 compliance.

The role emphasizes sustainability, digitalization of supply chain processes, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supplier chain management, procurement, or a related field with a focus on ISO-9000 compliance & digitalization.
• Strong negotiation, communication, project management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel as needed (5-10%)

Responsibilities

• Apply supplier management strategies that align with business objectives and ensure the highest levels of supplier performance.
• Evaluate suppliers with cross-functional teams based on quality, technical capability, on-time delivery, cost-effectiveness, and responsiveness.
• Monitor supplier performance against established metrics and standards, and take corrective action as needed.
• Support regular supplier audits to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, quality standards, and legal, regulatory and sustainability requirements and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
• Develop and implement corrective actions to address performance gaps
• Work with suppliers to develop improvement plans and track progress against them
• Provide regular updates on supplier performance to key stakeholders
• Continuously evaluate and improve supply chain processes compatible with ISO-9000 systems
• Continuously evaluate and improve the supplier performance management process
• Identify opportunities to digitalize supply chain processes including supplier communication
• Work with cross-functional & IT teams to implement digital solutions to optimize supply chain operations
• Drive measures to reduce carbon footprint of our supply chain so as to meet our company's Net Zero goal.
• Provide training and support to supply chain teams on Procurement process, digital tools and technologies
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and resolve any issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to supplier management and supply chain process digitalization.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Relationship-building

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Supplier management software/tools

Job description

Siemens Mobility in Wendell, NC is seeking a Supplier Manager responsible for managing supplier relationships and performance to ensure quality and timely delivery. You will work with internal teams to implement strategies that minimize risks and costs while driving process improvements and ISO-9000 compliance.

The role emphasizes sustainability, digitalization of supply chain processes, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement and supplier performance.