Commodity Manager (f/m/d) - Cooling Systems Power Plants
About the Role
Location Germany Bayern Erlangen
1. Country: GERMANY
2. State/Province/County: Hessen
3. City: Frankfurt am Main
4. Country: AUSTRIA
5. State/Province/County: Wien
6. City: Vienna
Remote vs. Office Hybrid (Remote/Office) Company Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG Organization EVP Global Functions Business Unit Project Excellence Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Experienced Professional
A Snapshot of Your Day Join us as a Commodity Manager (f/m/d) for Cooling and Heat Exchanger Systems, where you will play a pivotal role in identifying, qualifying, and managing third-party companies that supply systems for Power Plant Projects within our Siemens Energy Gas Service business. Imagine developing medium- and long-term sourcing strategies, negotiating impactful contracts, and forging long-lasting partnerships with suppliers to support our energy projects. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality services that align with project objectives, making a significant impact on our mission.Please note, this is only applicable for hiring in Austria: At Siemens Energy we offer competitive compensation and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification. Due to the Austrian legal regulations, we are obliged to state the minimum salary for this position. Please note that there is a clear willingness for a higher compensation considering your individual expectations, expertise and skills. The minimum salary for this position in the collective agreement for the electrical and electronics industry is in the amount of € ,7 gross/year for a full-time position (38,5 h/week).How You’ll Make an Impact
7. Build a robust global supply chain, driving cost competitiveness and resilience across projects while staying updated on market trends and identifying emerging suppliers that add value to Siemens Energy.
8. Establish and nurture long-term strategic relationships with suppliers, ensuring performance standards are met and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
9. Lead the development and negotiation of contracts to secure and successfully execute projects, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
10. Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Procurement, Engineering, Quality Management, and Project Management, to align procurement strategies with project and technical requirements, while leading cross-functional international commodity teams.
11. Continuously monitor and evaluate supplier performance against contractual commitments and key performance indicators (KPIs), implementing contingency plans for critical suppliers and leading development activities when necessary.
12. Implement risk mitigation strategies to address supply chain disruptions, price volatility, and supplier performance issues, ensuring compliance with Siemens Energy policies and industry standards.
What You Bring
13. A University Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
14. Longstanding professional experience in Strategic Procurement or Commodity Management, ideally combined with Project Management or Engineering experience.
15. Proven expertise in advanced negotiation concepts and state-of-the-art commodity management practices.
16. Strong communication, intercultural, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build long-term strategic relationships with suppliers and manage cross-functional teams effectively.
17. A curiosity to drive the digital agenda within the commodity field and procurement function.
18. Advanced Business English proficiency (German language skills are a plus) and willingness to travel internationally up to 20% of the time.