Head of Commodity Management - Distributed Blades and Vanes

Siemens Energy Gas Service Distributed Procurement (SE GS D P) is looking for a dedicated and experienced Commodity Manager to oversee the supply of Turbine Blades and Vanes across all product lines within Gas Services. You will also be managing a small team.

A snapshot of your day:

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive commodity strategies, ensuring alignment with all product lines, and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives. Key duties include setting short-, medium-, and long-term goals, building strong relationships with suppliers, monitoring market trends, and adjusting procurement strategies as required. This position requires effective management of team members located in multiple time zones within a global organization and reports functionally to the Head of Procurement for Blades and Vanes.

How you\'ll make an impact:

• Develop, implement, and manage supply chain strategies for both existing and future product ranges under your purview.
• Ensure a reliable network of suppliers and supply availability to meet sales and operational requirements.
• Lead the development and execution of commodity strategies, forming a commodity circle in collaboration with other functions to ensure proactive business engagement.
• Work closely with business management to capture their requirements (cost, quality, lead time, capacity, etc.) and provide regular feedback through key performance indicators.
• Guarantee suitable strategic sourcing options are available, including dual/multiple sourcing and regional or low-cost country alternatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering to facilitate changes that enable optimal solutions within the commodity strategy, including the integration of new technologies.
• Manage commercial relationships with key suppliers by conducting on-site visits and leading quarterly business reviews addressing contract status, quality, and delivery performance.
• Secure contractual coverage through negotiation of framework and price agreements with key suppliers.

What you bring:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the relevant field.
• University degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering, production, procurement, and logistics processes.
• Preferred experience in casting and coating technologies.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and knowledge of contract terms and conditions.
• Customer-centric approach with the ability to build strong collaborative relationships.
• Proven leadership skills in a global business setting.
• Proficient command of English, both written and verbal, with experience delivering verbal presentations.
• Willingness to undertake business travel as required.

Siemens Energy — About the company

At Siemens Energy, we are a global energy technology company with ~100,000 employees in more than 90 countries. We develop energy systems of the future to meet growing energy demand reliably and sustainably, driving the energy transition and supporting decarbonization and new technologies.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Supply Chain

Industries

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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