A Snapshot of Your Day Are you ready to play a crucial role in unifying and regulating procurement solutions globally? We are seeking a dynamic individual to lead the deployment of the initiative as the primary authority on Procurement for Grid Technologies (GT). As the Global Procurement Process & Tools Lead, you will champion harmonization and standardization across Grid Technologies, aligning with Siemens Energy strategies and the Global Process Owner (GPO). Your role within our GT Products (PR) Procurement Team will focus on ensuring process excellence in operational procurement during the implementation of SAP S/4HANA & SAP ARIBA. Your expertise in change management will be vital as you drive the synchronization and continuous improvement of procurement processes and systems' effectiveness amid Siemens Energy's system transformation, advancing our digitalization journey.
How You'll Make an Impact - You will map the IT landscape for the procurement processes for each location (factory), describing the tools and processes, which they are used for
- Compare different tools used in different locations, check the possibility to implement this process in SAP S/4HANA and work out pros and cons for each process and tool
- Assist individuals in Execution Units responsible for Process & Tools to develop a "reference architecture" for each EU and organizational structure. Establish standards for each capability set to be implemented globally during the rollout. The decision and release will be a collaborative effort between the Process & Tools person and the Capability Lead.
- Prepare all fundamental information for each process and tool and work out with the factory procurement representatives a concept which tool shall be used globally as a standard in each location.
- Implementation: Actively support individual rollouts of S4E's Procurement processes, providing consultation, requirements definition, and user training.
- Examine gaps within the Procurement Template, suggest strategies to bridge these disparities, and deliver comprehensive expertise in procurement procedures to achieve operational excellence for internal partners.
- Address and resolve procurement issues within factory settings, offering insights on purchasing documentation, ensure data precision through material master knowledge, enhance material planning and procurement operations with MRP proficiency.
- Closely interact with teams involved in operational procurement, supply management, supplier lifecycle control, sourcing and negotiation, contract regulation, and master data stewardship.
What You Bring - Degree in Engineering or Information Technology and at least 3 years of experience in Procurement
- Extensive professional experience with procurement methods and processes within a global company
- In-depth understanding and hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, preferably also with SAP Ariba
- Strong communication and change management skills with a talent for inspiring and motivating people
- Strong data analysis skills in Power BI and Microsoft Excel
- Flexibility to travel and stay at factory and office locations to conduct training and assess process compliance
- Fluent command of English and German languages in writing and speaking
About the Team Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.
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 94,000 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.
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Rewards/Benefits - In addition to an attractive remuneration package in line with the market, you can expect an attractive employer-financed company pension scheme
- We also offer the opportunity to become a Siemens Energy shareholder
- We offer our employees the opportunity to work flexibly and remotely, and our inspiring offices provide space for collaboration and creativity
- The professional and personal development of our employees is very important to us. We provide them with the opportunities to learn and develop in a self-determined way, various attractive programmes and learning materials are available for this purpose
- In relation to the "compatibility of family and work", we have a wide range of offers, e.g. flexible working time models, childcare places at many locations, the possibility of trial part-time work or even a sabbatical
We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.