Commodity Manager

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Commodity Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating supplier relationships and to develop

strategies for your respective commodity within the designated external buy and internal make supply chain. Build and lead supplier contracts to achieve Siemens Energy Business requirements related to Supplier’s performance and adherence to the contract. Engage with local and global stakeholders, heads of commodities and heads of site within the commodities/categories to which they are assigned

You will also lead specific supplier relationships fulfilling the accountabilities. As Commodity Manager, the main function in leading supplier relationship will be to ensure that internal and external suppliers fulfill their obligations as detailed through the terms and conditions of the contract and/or purchase orders. The candidate will also be responsible to identify and propose the most appropriate means of handling supplier relationship if the minimum requirements of terms and conditions cannot be achieved.

Furthermore, you will be responsible for establishing business cases to ensure the viability of any proposed program. This will require the deployment of Cost Models for designated commodities/services/products and the development and delivery of the agreed financial commitments with appropriate Budget submissions to secure funds to complete on any proposed program.

Additionally, the Commodity manager will have to ensure appropriate program development with all commercial requirements formalized and completed beforehand over to operational purchasing for day-to-day management. You will also be mandated to ensure accurate hand over with all systems updated with the supplier information included but not limited to banking information, capability matrix, to minimise total cost and inefficiencies at hand over.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Responsible for the development and execution of assigned commodity strategy(s). This will require that you lead global and local requirements with the responsible team members to ensure that the execution of the strategy fulfills the requirements of the business
• Commodity manager is responsible to ensure that purchasing, cost reduction targets are met by completing the strategy, working with Engineering and Subject Matter expert to find areas of improvement related to manufacturing of the component and preparing negotiation strategies to identify opportunities to drive improved cost position agreements.
• Commodity manager has the responsibility to negotiate on behalf of Siemens Energy terms and conditions to achieve business requirements. This may require global alignment with other commodity managers representing other sites of Siemens Energy
• Responsible for counter measures where a commercial decision(s) is required for resolution of part specific delivery issues (including New Product Introduction). The commodity manager will be responsible to resolve the value of any claims associated to late deliveries, non quality and failure of the supplier to meet contractual obligations. The candidate will propose claim amount, draft claim letters and manage the resulting achievement of the claim.
• Accountable and responsible for setting up all ERP and SAP information specific to the supplier to ensure and maintain compliance to system requirements and effective operational requirements.
• Accountable for ensuring that all purchase documents are issued and maintained as appropriate including the required governmental regulations. This includes export control, global sourcing board, gate-1 forms to initiate PPQs and contract control documents such as CRAs

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, commerce or relevant field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management with exposure to manufacturing is required - 3 Years with relevant master’s degree
• Understanding of contracts and their legal implications is required
• Understands manufacturing or service processes and the cost drivers
• Understands the Total Cost of Acquisition impact and operates Supplier Relationship Management.
• Very good knowledge of French both written and spoken. This position is in a French-speaking environment but requires fluency in English to comprehend documentation and technical terms from international sources, and to communicate with customers, suppliers, or international colleagues.

About the Team

Our team is a diverse and multidisciplinary group specializing in various facets of supply chain management, including project management and preproduction delivery management. We handle a wide array of tasks that require meticulous attention to detail and a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making. Our portfolio spans over 100 projects, encompassing gas turbine components, digital developments, and organizational changes within the supply chain. This dynamic environment ensures that each team member is constantly engaged in meaningful and impactful work, contributing to the continuous improvement and innovation that define Siemens Energy.

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

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture and a healthy work- life balance
• Flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.
• Competitive total rewards package
• Flexible benefits and savings programs
• Rewarding vacation entitlement
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives
• Diversity and inclusivity focused

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