A Snapshot of Your Day (position overview)
The Project Procurement Professional in Proposals is the procurement lead in the proposal phase for Large Rotating Equipment (LRE) and represents the procurement function to the project organization and the customer in the Americas Region.
The PPMP role crafts the project procurement budget for GT auxiliaries, introduces sourcing strategies, works with the buyers to get quotes, and estimates costs for special purchases to contribute to the success of the project and operative results.
The PPMP must also champion the proposal needs within the procurement department to ensure all team members are working towards the proposal deadlines and goals.
The PPMP reports directly to the Procurement Manager.
How You’ll Make an Impact (responsibilities)
- Serve as the single point of contact between the procurement and proposal teams, leading resources to develop costs for purchase resale non-standard equipment.
- Identify procurement risks, market forces, and opportunities to mitigate non-conformances and improve Siemens’ cost position and customer benefits.
- Develop proposal-level delivery schedules aligned with procurement resources and supplier capacities while ensuring proposal deadlines are met.
- Support proposal cost calculations, including supplier-related and procurement labor costs, and ensure compliance with company policy on project cancellations.
- Prepare project forecasts and collaborate with procurement, finance, and project management teams to improve execution and resolve technical or administrative issues.
- Ensure transparency in resource availability, provide early warnings of deviations, support project handovers, and offer mentorship or training to support staff.
What You Bring (requirements)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field
- 5+ years of successful experience in purchasing, project / proposal management, or similar role managing sophisticated objectives in a matrix organization
- Applies broad and complex knowledge of specialization to complete moderately complex assignments while demonstrating a strong understanding of the organization’s business practices and contributing to problem resolution.
- Works independently or collaboratively in a dynamic environment with domestic and international teams, maintaining an organized and disciplined approach.
- Excellent communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and willingness to travel up to 10% domestically or internationally.
- Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.
About the Team
Gas Services
Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.
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.
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Rewards
- Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
- Company paid Health and wellness benefits
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- 401K savings plan with company match
- Family building benefits
- Parental leave
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