Commodity Management – Castings


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    EVP Global Functions

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    A Snapshot of Your Day

    The Commodity Manager for Castings will be responsible for developing
    and executing global procurement strategies for cast components for the compression
    business. This role requires managing supplier relationships, and advanced
    negotiation tactics to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and timely delivery
    of critical cast products. The Commodity Manager will collaborate closely with
    cross-functional teams—including engineering, quality, operational procurement
    and cost value engineering among others —while leading efforts to identify,
    qualify, and manage a global network of casting suppliers. This position plays
    a key role in driving Siemens Energy’s commitment to operational excellence,
    cost savings, and continuous improvement in the castings commodity.

    How You’ll Make an Impact

    • Lead the development and implementation
      of global strategies for castings procurement, focusing on cost savings,
      improved lead times, and enhanced product quality.
    • : Drive the identification, qualification, and management of casting
      suppliers globally. Work closely with suppliers to improve processes, reduce
      costs, and increase capacity and reliability.

    ·        
    Cost Management:
    Develop and deploy cost models for castings, ensuring accurate
    forecasting and reporting of financial performance in alignment with business
    targets.

    ·        
    Risk Management:
    Analyze and manage risks associated with the casting supply
    chain, including capacity constraints, quality issues, and geopolitical risks.
    Develop contingency plans and ensure supplier diversification. Work with
    cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality, and Finance, to resolve
    technical and commercial challenges related to casting procurement

    ·        
    Market Analysis:
    Stay informed of global market trends, including commodity price
    fluctuations, technological advancements in casting methods, and regulatory
    changes that impact the casting supply base.

    ·        
    Continuous Improvement and innovation:
    Drive
    continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with suppliers to optimize
    quality, lead times, and cost efficiency for castings.

    What You Bring 

    • University
      Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a
      related field. 
    • Professional
      Experience (minimum 4 years) in at least one of the fields: Strategic
      Procurement, Commodity Management, Strategy Consulting, Project Management,
      Engineering
    • Strong
      track record in negotiating complex contracts and implementing global
      procurement strategies, with specific experience in managing suppliers of
      castings and/or related mechanical components.
    • Experience
      managing supplier relationships across multiple geographies, especially in
      emerging markets such as India, China, Latin America and Eastern Europe.
    • Willingness
      to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of time
    • Advanced
      Business English is mandatory, German is desired at professional working
      proficiency level.


    About
    the Team

     

    In the
    department Direct Material, we drive the pooling activities across all of
    Siemens Energy.  We foster collaboration
    in a multicultural team with global responsibilities. Together with us you can
    ensure that Siemens Energy has a strong supply-chain backbone to energize
    societies across the globe. 


    Who
    is Siemens Energy?


    At Siemens
    Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing
    energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected.
    With more than 97,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for
    over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help
    protect people and the environment.

    Our global
    team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a
    reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year
    legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our
    focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation

    What’s it like to work at Siemens Energy?
    Take a look: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

    Our
    Commitment to Diversity


    Lucky
    for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on
    inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities.
    Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender,
    age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society,
    and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

    Rewards/Benefits

          Career growth and development opportunities

           
    Supportive work culture and
    a healthy work- life balance 

          Company paid Health and wellness benefits

          Paid Time Off and paid holidays

          Savings Fund

          Above the law benefits

          Family building benefits

          Parental leave

           
    Competitive base salary

           
    Annual performance bonus

           
    Competitive total rewards
    package 

           
    Parental leave  

           
    Contribute to our social
    responsibility initiatives. 

           
    Diversity and inclusivity focused. 

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