Senior Negotiation and Sourcing Excellence
It takes the brightest minds to be a technology leader. It takes imagination to create green energy for the generations to come. At Siemens Gamesa we make real what matters, join our global team.
Siemens Gamesa has a vision for renewable energy: we believe in the power of nature and technology. Help us to be ready to face the energy challenges of tomorrow and make a green footprint – join the team in creating a better future for us on our planet.
We focus on hiring the best people, wherever they may be in the world. We pride ourselves on the flexibility we offer to our employees and are committed to building a workforce that can grow with the company. Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
In our culture of trust, we focus on empowerment, diversity and continuous learning. Valuing our people is what makes us one global team, with our colleagues’ safety at the heart of our organization.
How to contribute to our vision
The position as Senior Strategy and Sourcing Excellence gives you an exciting opportunity to develop and contribute to a highly specialized Sourcing & Contracting Excellence team.
Your responsibilities:
- Responsible for special projects and tasks program management within Strategy and Sourcing excellence function
- Senior representation of S&SE team towards X-functional teams/tasks
- Follow up with different cross-functional teams within Procurement, Master Data Team, Plants SCM, Export Control Teams, Warehouse Teams at Plants, Supplier Quality teams on progressing all project related material onto the purchasable status.
- Acting as Go-To person for both ON and OF BUs from N P point of view in relation to projects' material status and Gateway process flow for all plants prior to projects' SOP date
- Act as single of point of contact from N P side towards the BUs as an escalation gate related to all material readiness status in all plants/projects during projects' serial production
- Support Global Commodity Managers in their mission to maximize their efficiency KPIs in managing projects' demand on time from negotiation closure point of view and correct allocation of share of wallet to fit project demand.
- Support in identifying areas of improvements and implementing lessons learned in material readiness/projects Gateway processes for ON/OF BUs.
- PMO within N P S&SE function for all special projects and cross-functional activities, ex. cost out programs.
- Strategic Procurement General/reporting templates’ development/management, Quality checks with deep-dives for managed Commodities
- Commodity Circles strategy review sessions’ preparation, suppliers’ workshops tracking for Cost out initiatives, Commodity circle calendar management
- Initiating regular pulse checks for Commodity Circles & alignment with Cross Functions and TE module boards
What you need to make a difference:
Passion for renewable energy and a sense for the importance to lead the change.
We are also looking for:
- A successful University degree(preferably in Engineering, MBA is a plus)
- Approximately 15 years of relevant working experience
- Strong analytical skills
- Experience in setting up projects/processes with multi stakeholders engagement
- General understanding of Business products and markets
- Superior written communication skills
- Managerial skills to lead business partners in a global virtual network
- Thought leader on Game Theory (Bargaining and auction theories) negotiation methods
- Good business sense to get the maximum results out of negotiations and design contracts with a business/entrepreneurial mindset
- Experience in negotiating multi-million euro contracts, in multinational company environments
- Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders and large suppliers at management level
- Perfect command of English (German/Spanish knowledge is a plus)
In return of your commitment we offer you…
- Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come
- A global team of diverse colleagues who share passion for renewable energy
- Trust and empowerment to make your own ideas reality
- Personal and professional development to grow internally within our organization
- Flexible working hours as well as home-office
- Attractive remuneration package
- Local benefits such as subsided lunch, employee discounts and much more
Empowering our people
https://www.siemensgamesa.com/sustainability/employees
How do you imagine the future?
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Our global team is on the front line of tackling the climate crisis, reducing carbon emissions – the greatest challenge we face.
Severely disabled applicants are encouraged to reach out to us. We have inclusive recruiting processes specifically for severely disabled persons and we do our utmost to tailor working spaces to suit your individual needs. In cases of severe disability, applicants who are equally qualified will be given preferential consideration.
Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment that is free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment at Siemens Gamesa is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications, which are directly related to job competence. Siemens Gamesa does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, religion, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, rules or regulations. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, promotion and benefits.
We are driven by people - from more than 100 different countries, they build the company we are every day. Our diverse and inclusive culture encourages us to think outside the box, speak without fear, and be bold. We value the flexibility that our smart-working arrangements, our digital disconnection framework and our family-friendly practices bring to the new way of working.