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Job Family: SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics

Req ID: 418982

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The Cost and Value Engineering (CVE) function in Siemens Energy (SE) Strategic Procurement is the driver of cost transparency and optimization for externally purchased material, components, and systems in the SE product portfolio.

As Procurement Engineer for Gas Turbine (Core Engine as well as Package) in SE, you will drive a diverse field of projects and initiatives for gas turbine packages, i.e. small, medium and aeroderivative gas turbines. This ranges from the generation of cost optimization ideas within interdisciplinary teams, to leveraging the innovation power of our external suppliers, and enabling the transfer of measures on products and solutions sold to external customers.

Besides the optimization of existing products, you will also represent SE Procurement in the development of new products and exploration of new business fields. As an active core team member in selected key R&D projects, you will work closely with R&D Project Managers towards the achievement of project targets such as target cost through systematic involvement of strategic suppliers in the development process.

Your new role – challenging and future- oriented:

• You will act as key interface for CVE and Procurement in Small, Medium, or Aeroderivative gas turbine packages.

• Developing and implementing effective cost out measures in close alignment with cross-functions (e.g. R&D, EN, Procurement, Manufacturing, Proposal).

• Furthermore, you actively collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Project Management and Procurement during the bidding process of new and/or optimized product offerings.

• Represent Procurement in selected key R&D programs to develop most competitive products based on given market requirements.

• Act as technical partner for Procurement to develop & implement effective sourcing strategies across material fields (commodities).

• Leverage know-how and innovation power of our suppliers and conduct technology scouting together with Procurement and R&D, to make SE products most competitive.

• Support market introduction of new products through early involvement of Procurement and strategic partnering with suppliers in new app and service business.

• Include an extended network of experts in other procurement functions in the projects you work on (e.g. Cost Engineers, Commodity Managers, Supplier Quality Managers).

We don’t need superheroes, just super minds:

• Combined Technical / Commercial degree (integrated dual degree, B.Tech + MBA) or Technical degree (min. B. Tech degree is preferred).

• 8+ years of professional experience in Energy business, Engineering, R&D, Project Management and/or Supply Chain Management.

• Having technical knowledge about the Small Gas Turbines package/components. In-depth knowledge of one of the three areas (Core Engine, Package, Generator), is essential.

• Applicant must have the experience of working in a wide network or cross-functional team involving Engineering, Procurement, Marketing & Sales, Product Management and Quality.

• Experience in Project Management (PM tools, influencing skills) would be preferred.

• Excellent project management, interpersonal and communication skills, also in interaction with internal customers and senior management.