Commodity Manager for Engineering Research and Development Services in Bucuresti

*A Snapshot of Your Day* Translating the global commodity strategy (Ecosystem) into Business Unit specific strategy and update this documentation regularly. Also, you communicate and teach the commodity strategy to stakeholders, and you ensure the proper execution within the businesses *How You’ll Make an Impact* * Develop a competitive supplier portfolio through continuous assessment of the supplier base performances against relevant business KPIs (costs, performance, quality, etc.). * Defining and implementing a Commodity and Pooling strategies upon close alignment with cross functional stakeholders, such as Operative Procurement, Engineering and Finance/Controlling. * Negotiation of purchasing agreements and quotes for engineering services: * Manage and foster the long-term relationship with key suppliers and reduce dependencies on avoidable suppliers. * Support market & supplier analysis and perform supplier scouting initiatives based on demands within our R&D Functions * Ensure PVO transparency for assigned commodities, correct ESN coding to ensure a correct reporting and to derive an appropriate commodity strategy. * Identify specific procurement risks, opportunities, and market forces to avoid potential damage/ exploit potential opportunities through tailored risk/opportunity management. * Ensure PVO transparency for assigned commodities, correct ESN coding to ensure a correct reporting and to derive an appropriate commodity strategy. *What You Bring  * * BA/BS- in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field * A minimum of 5-10 years’ of collective experience working in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Sourcing, Engineering Technical Knowledge * Experience managing Long Term Contracts and negotiating complex terms and conditions. * Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word * Familiar with operations in SAP * English, at professional working profiency level. * Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of time * Collaborative approach to working within a team environment; a consensus builder * You enjoy processing, sharing and interpreting information in a global team = Excellent communication Skills * Must be willing to learn and drive a change in a global environment, along with ability to influence through effective verbal and written communication skills. * Strong organizational and time management skills         *About the Team * We are group of Commodity Management professionals that are part of a Global Centralized Commodity Management Team for Indirect Spend (non-Product Related) for Siemens Energy, supporting Rotating Equipment and other component within Generation and Industrial Application Business Unit but also Transmission Business Unit and the new Fields of Technologies with main manufacturing/R&D locations in Charlotte (US), Orlando (US), Montreal (CA) Berlin (DE) & Muelheim (DE). Our professional procurement team utilizes modern tools and processes to develop global sourcing strategy for assigned commodities, that delivers optimal supply cost, quality, on time delivery, ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) compliant and VUCA resilient supply chain for Business Unit to improve competitive advantage for Siemens Energy. "Let’s make tomorrow different today" is our genuine commitment at Siemens Energy to all customers and employees on the way to a sustainable future. In our Business Functions we enable our organization to reach their targets by providing best-in class services and solutions in the areas of IT, HR, Finance, Real Estate, Strategy & Technology and more. Check out this video to learn more about Siemens Energy: *[https://bit.ly/3hD9pvK](https://bit.ly/3hD9pvK) * *Who is Siemens Energy?* At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment. 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. 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* * The opportunity to engage in an exciting environment on challenging projects * Strong professional support and working with colleagues around the world * Professional development opportunities within the company * To be part of a growing function with a dynamic, informal and inspiring working environment in a position that entails a large responsibility * Learn from experienced procurement professional and work in a team structure that reach common goals in an agile culture that adapts to your needs. * Extend your experience in the field of Indirect Material Procurement. [https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs](https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs) *#LI-AB2*