Siemens

Strategic Buyer - Indirect Materials (m/f/d)

Siemens Smart Infrastructures rely on the combination of smart grids and smart buildings by combining physical solutions and digitalization in all areas of electrification and automation. Ingeniously it connects energy systems, buildings, and industries to improve the way we live and work through greater efficiency and sustainability.

Siemens SI has its global headquarters in Switzerland with about 7,400 colleagues who are responsible for the solutions and services business. This makes Siemens SI the market leader in Europe.

Together, we build technologies that take society further!

Your mission will be…

• Manage the procurement of indirect materials including investments for production line ramp up;
• Implement and develop extended workbenches and contract manufacturers;
• Analysis of procurement markets and technologies and working out purchasing and commodity group strategies;
• Execution of tenders and price negotiations;
• Identification and realization of savings potentials;
• Close cooperation with the relevant departments and the operative Purchasing department;
• Optimization of existing supply chain processes and participation in project teams.

We are looking for someone with…

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Management, Economy or similar areas;
• More than 2 years of professional experience in a similar position;
• Previous experience working in factories;
• Fluent English (written and spoken);
• Good knowledge of MS Office (mainly Excel) and SAP is a plus; 
• Strong communication and negotiation skills;
• Customer orientation.

What you can expect from us…

A hybrid and flexible working model to promote a better work-life balance, along with a budget for home office support and the opportunity to do 16 hours a year of volunteer work. A health insurance, access to our on-site medical center, plus the chance to join sports groups.

In addition, you'll have access to online learning platforms and discounts with our partners. A shuttle bus to commute to the facilities and the possibility of financial support to your studies.

What makes us proud as an employer:

• Top Companies to work in Portugal 2023 (by LinkedIn)
• World's Best Employer 2023 - 1st place in the Engineering and Production category (by Forbes)
• Most attractive company to work in 2023 - 6th place (ranking of Universum)
• Company with the best reputation in the Technological/Industrial sector in Portugal 2023 (according to the Merco Empresas study)

Please attach your CV in English.

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Siemens is committed to creating a diverse environment and is glad to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool!