Strategic Buyer - Direct Materials
Siemens Smart Infrastructures relies on the combination of smart grids and smart buildings by combining physical solutions and digitalization in all areas of electrification and automation. It connects energy systems, buildings, and industries to improve the way we live and work through greater efficiency and sustainability.
The global headquarters of Siemens SI is located in Switzerland with approximately 7,400 colleagues who are responsible for the solutions and services business, making Siemens SI the market leader in Europe.
Your Mission:
* Implement Commodity strategies to ensure long-term, cost-efficient supply of materials;
* Ensure usage of globally defined methods, processes and systems to guarantee high process efficiency and process compliance (e.g. compliant Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process, Procurement guidelines, IT systems);
* Monitor markets worldwide to create a basis for deciding the optimum sourcing strategy and cooperate with the best suppliers;
* Define and implement Procurement strategies based on conducted demand, market and supplier analysis to ensure long-term, cost-efficient and reliable on-time supply of materials in the required quality;
* Prepare and conduct negotiations for medium to high Purchasing Volumes to obtain highest feasible savings;
* Generate, document and implement savings;
* Plan, monitor and report on relevant KPI to contribute to the success of the business and make results transparent;
* Support Supplier Management processes (e.g. qualification, selection, evaluation, development, classification); update supplier evaluation systems to obtain and develop the best suppliers and ensure transparency;
* Ensure close cooperation with Internal Customers (requisitioners) to ensure customer care and early involvement.
We Are Looking For Someone With:
* A degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Management, Economy or similar areas;
* At least 3 years professional experience in a similar position;
* Previous experience working in factories;
* Fluent English (written and spoken);
* Good knowledge of MS Office (mainly Excel) and SAP is a plus;
* Strong communication and negotiation skills;
* Customer orientation.
About Us:
We offer a hybrid and flexible working model to promote a better work-life balance, along with a budget for home office support and the opportunity to do 16 hours a year of volunteer work. A health insurance, access to our on-site medical center, plus the chance to join sports groups.
You'll also have access to online learning platforms and discounts with our partners. A shuttle bus to commute to the facilities and the possibility of financial support to your studies.
What Makes Us Proud:
* Mercos - Companies and Leaders with the Best Reputation in Portugal (#1 Technology/Manufacturing)
* Forbes - World's Best Employers (#1 Engineering & Manufacturing)
* LinkedIn - LinkedIn Top Companies (#2)
* OnStrategy - REPSCORE 2024: Brands' Reputation in Portugal (#1 Engineering & Electronic Services)
* Fortune - World's Most Admired Companies (#1 Industrial Machinery)
* SSON - Top 20 most admired Shared Services Organizations and Global Business Services in 2024