Siemens Energy

A Snapshot of Your Day

An operational procurement manager in a product manufacturing environment typically starts the day by reviewing inventory levels, purchase orders, and supplier delivery schedules to identify potential issues or delays. They evaluate production needs to avoid material shortages, coordinate material lead times update, and monitor safety stock levels to ensure uninterrupted operations while mitigating risks with suppliers. They work closely with internal teams, such as production and logistics, to address procurement needs and streamline workflows. Throughout the day, they analyze procurement data to monitor supplier performance and manage inventory replenishment. Additionally, they focus on ensuring effective material planning and providing long-term material forecasts to support business continuity. The operational procurement manager is also responsible for implementing procurement strategies that align with overall business objectives, ensuring cost efficiency and supply continuity.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead the operational procurement team to ensure all components are sourced and delivered by the supply chain in a timely manner, aligned with production schedules and demand.
• Collaborate closely with the group to address challenges, update material schedules, and ensure MRP systems accurately reflect forecasts and product demand.
• Partner with cross-functional teams locally and globally to drive innovation and enhance efficiency in supply chain operations.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to guarantee on-time deliveries that meet customer requirements and expectations.
• Foster professional and consistent supplier relationships to ensure reliability, quality, and alignment with business objectives.
• Design and implement creative, innovative processes for material planning and procurement to optimize performance and drive continuous improvement.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. 8-10 years’ experience handling SCM team, with 3-5 years’ experience in an engineer or supply chain environment
• Strong Technical knowledge of operational buying principles. Strong technical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and materials management
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills. Analytical, and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines
• Experience in the Energy Products industry, knowledge of circuit breaker products is a plus.

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

Grid Technologies

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. 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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