Job Description

Position Title: Head of Commodity Management Electrical Products Business UnitLocation: Peachtree Corners GAPosition Overview:The Head of Commodity Management assigned to the Electrical Products Business in USA/Canada/Mexico unit manages the supplier base for an assigned purchasing volume in North America with the objective to maximize the EVA reduce the supplier related risks and meet defined target costs. This role drives synergies across the supplier base within EP organization but also actively works within and supports the Siemens procurement network as well through pooling as well as other appropriate procurement levers such as cost transparency negotiations and contract management. Therefore a material strategy will be defined aligned with business targets and cross-functional requirements and implemented respectively.This role provides leadership to direct employees as well as cross-functional teams as well as aligns procurement with business targets and strategy.The position reports disciplinarily and functionally to North America Head of Procurement for Electrical Product business unitResponsibilities:Successfully directs a team of procurement professionals defines workflows job requirements and relationships to obtain optimum effectiveness for the Commodity Management function. Area of responsibility has significant impact on the overall success of the Business Unit strategy operational performance (i.e. delivery reliability risk mitigation) and cost reduction targets:Develops aligns and implements material strategies cross-functionally (EP Business partner and global EP procurement CM team)Leverages Purchasing Volume to maximize pooling opportunities across EP and within Siemens and drives material productivity through effective procurement levers (i.e. negotiation cost transparency e-auction) as well as improvement of free cash flow (i.e. payment term optimization)Establishes best-in-class Supply Chain Management processes focused on productivity quality delivery reliability and innovationLeads manages and develops supplier base in commercial issues supplier qualification development and overall relationship managementApplies supply market intelligence and commercial & technical trends to drive material cost productivityEnsures transparency on PVO and ESN level as well as reports relevant procurement KPIs (i.e. PVO CNI)Drives and implements sourcing decisions under consideration of total costsDrives Annual Business Planning Process for PPC and MCP objectives as well as monthly controlling.Identifies resource needs and allocates resources effectively to projectsActs as an advisor that troubleshoots and resolves complex problems within multi-departments and/or cross-functional areas.Actively evaluates employee performance (WHAT and HOW) and develops personnel for future business needs and career moves.Participates in the PLM process and integrates supplier and supply market expertise prior to decisions on product portfolio.Risk Management: Develop supplier relationships resulting in optimized supply chain efficiencies and security of supply. Evaluate suppliers capabilities and capacities while implementing plans to ensure adequate supply of goods and services. Negotiate agreements with suppliers that mitigate or spread the overall risk.Assist and escalation in negotiations for Logistics and Shipping Agreement including consigned inventory vendor managed inventoryResponsible for Overall Supplier Management and supplier relationship management. Participate in Supplier Qualification annual supplier evaluation & supplier developmentRequired Knowledge/Skills Education and Experience:Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering Business Administration or Supply Chain required.Experience: At least 15 years strong experience working in some aspect of Supplier Management Product Management Sales or Product Development preferably relative to a Project/factory environment.Skills:Demonstrated procurement skills in the areas of Supplier Management Contract Negotiations Supply chain Processes Sourcing Product Lifecycle Management and system integration.Strong written and verbal Communication skills including extensive expertise in presentation development and delivery. Comfortable working with higher levels of management within an organization.Demonstrates and applies advanced knowledge of concepts practices and procedures for area managed and expert knowledge of other areas in the company and how they interact.Understanding and application of functional management approaches and leading and acting in cross-functional teams. Team player.Solid continuous improvement skillsStrategic Thinker. Team Builder. Trusted Partner. Problem Solver. Change Agent.Preferred Knowledge/Skills Education and Experience:An engineering degree is not mandatory but advantageousInternational business experience is also an advantageSales System Integration R&D or Product ManagementCommercial Procurement Expertise is important.Travel: 20% to North American Operational sites and Suppliers Facilities in mainly North America.Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.#LI-AB1Organization: Smart InfrastructureCompany: Siemens Industry Inc.Experience Level: Mid-level ProfessionalFull / Part time: Full-timeEqual Employment Opportunity StatementSiemens is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. 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