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Strategic Buyer - Direct Materials (m/f/d)

Siemens

Siemens

Accounting & Finance
Portugal
Posted on Dec 17, 2024

Job Description

Job ID

442679

Company

Siemens S.A.

Organization

Smart Infrastructure

Job Family

SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics

Experience Level

Mid-level Professional

Full Time / Part Time

Full-time

Contract Type

Permanent
Strategic Buyer - Direct Materials (m/f/d)
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. Ingeniously it connects energy systems, buildings, and industries to improve the way we live and work through greater efficiency and sustainability.
Siemens SI has its global headquarters in Switzerland with about 7,400 colleagues who are responsible for the solutions and services business. This makes Siemens SI the market leader in Europe.
Together, we build technology to transform the everyday!
Your mission will be…
  • Implement Commodity strategies to ensure long-term, cost-efficient supply of materials;
  • Implement and ensure usage of globally defined methods, processes and systems to ensure high process efficiency and process compliance (e.g. compliant Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process, Procurement guidelines, IT systems);
  • Monitor the 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 a close cooperation with Internal Customers (requisitioners) to ensure customer care and early involvement.
We are looking for someone with…
  • Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Management, Economy or similar areas;
  • +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.
What you can expect from us…
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.
In addition, you'll 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 as an employer:
  • Merco – Companies and Leaders with the Best Reputation in Portugal (#1 Tecnology/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
Please attach your CV in English.
#Siemens #PeopleAtSiemens #GBSpartnerofchoice
Siemens is committed to creating a diverse environment and is glad to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool!