Procurement Manager

• Develops and implements comprehensive procurement strategies aligned with overall business objectives and evolving market dynamics.
• Conducts rigorous market analysis to identify potential suppliers, innovative solutions and cost-saving opportunities.
• Generates, documents and implements savings initiatives, and monitors and reports on relevant KPIs to contribute to the business's financial success.
• Ensures full compliance with Siemens procurement policies, legal regulations, and ethical standards across all procurement activities.
• Drives operational efficiency and continuous improvement in procurement processes, with strong focus on digitalization and process optimization.
• Manages the procurement budget, ensuring optimal allocation and cost control.
• Is responsible for PVO and other key performance indicators (KPIs) to support financial targets.
• Manages the entire procurement lifecycle, from supplier identification and qualification to contract negotiation, and performance management.
• Leads complex negotiations with suppliers to achieve favorable terms, pricing, quality standards, and delivery timelines, ensuring competitive advantage.
• Builds and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers to ensure long-term collaboration and reliability.
• Acts as a liaison between technical teams and suppliers, ensuring alignment between technical specifications and supplier capabilities.
• Proactively identifies and mitigates supply chain risks and develops plans for supply chain disruptions.
• Collaborates closely with production and planning teams to accurately forecast and fulfill material needs.
• Fosters cross-functional collaboration with other departments.
• Leads, coaches and develops a team of procurement professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years experience in procurement, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven experience in leading procurement teams and delivering successful procurement strategies with measurable results.
• Strong proficiency in supplier negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship development.
• Deep understanding of supply chain dynamics, sourcing strategies, and risk management in a trading or industrial context.
• Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end procurement processes and drive cost optimization.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (preferably SAP), procurement platforms, and data analytics tools.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
• Advanced proficiency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of German is considered an advantage.

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