
GT Strategic Procurement Manager
- United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and develop a distributed team of +10 Strategic Procurement Specialists to achieve Procurement and BU business plan objectives.
- Ensure continuous development and implementation of purchasing and other work processes.
- Ensure that negotiations and procurement are carried out expertly with regards to commercial, legal and ethical aspects and in accordance with company instructions, rules and regulations.
- Support the team to plan negotiations, define awarding strategies, and prepare sourcing board approvals while ensuring alignment with pooling opportunities.
- Support the team to negotiate local, regional, or multi-site contracts, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
- Ensure contractual terms are aligned with business needs by collaborating with strategic commodity management teams.
- Lead cost out program for aeroderivative gas turbine product line.
- Lead minor and major contract negotiations and risk management towards suppliers to ensure the desired results are achieved according to Siemens Energy methodology.
- Ensure a close partnership with internal customers to have a good customer care and early involvement
- Experience as a strategic Manager or Team Lead within Procurement, Commodity Management, Supply Chain or similar area.
- At least 10 years of working experience within procurement or other relevant functions, preferably from the Aerospace, Automotive, Oil and Gas industry or other similar industry.
- Experience in managing direct reports, performance reviews and recruitment.
- Strong commercial, contractual, and project management competence.
- You are well-structured, strive to reach set goals and see the results.
- A systematic approach and attention to detail along with strong interpersonal skills
- Strong SAP experience and outstanding Excel skills.
- Have a good understanding of manufacturing cost-structures and market indices.
- A Bachelor's degree, preferably within a technical field or economics/supply chain.
- Fluency in English, both written and oral.
- 26 days holiday, increasing to 29 days with time served.
- Access to a flexible benefits portal for private medical cover, cycle-to-work schemes, and more.
- A class-leading adjustable pension scheme.
- Opportunities for career development and continuous learning.
- The chance to work on modern projects that shape the future of Siemens Energy and manufacturing.