Siemens

Automation, digitalization, and smart infrastructure provider

Head of Procurement

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSuzhou, Jiangsu, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic procurement, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
A proven track record of developing and executing strategic procurement plans.
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex contracts.
Experience with procurement systems and technologies.
Knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices.
Strong ownership, a lead-by-example approach, business focus, proactivity, a can-do attitude, and collaboration with colleagues.
A high level of integrity and commitment to ethical business practices.
Proficiency in spoken and written Chinese and English.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies that support the segment's long-term goals and financial objectives.
Lead the identification and implementation of productivity initiatives, negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers, and manage the procurement budget.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring high levels of service, quality, and delivery performance.
Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks, including supply chain disruptions, compliance issues, and market volatility.
Oversee the development, negotiation, and execution of supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Streamline procurement processes, implement best practices, and leverage technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
Establish key performance indicators for the procurement function and regularly report on performance against these metrics to drive productivity.
Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies, legal regulations, and ethical standards.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, suppliers, and legal teams, to align procurement activities with business needs.

Organization Introduction

EP China and East Asia are a fully empowered headquarter organization with full P&L responsibility for China and East Asia market in Electrical Products Business unit. We provide leading products, systems and digital solutions for safe and efficient electrical power applications. Our vision is to become the fastest growing and most profitable global product supplier in the field of low-voltage electrification.

What is expected?

We are seeking an experienced and strategic-minded individual to lead our EP CEA procurement function. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that align with our segment's goals and objectives, ensuring cost-effective and efficient procurement processes, and fostering strong relationships with suppliers.

What are my responsibilities?

Strategic Procurement Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies that support the segment's long-term goals and financial objectives.
Cost Management: Lead the identification and implementation of productivity initiatives, negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers, and manage the procurement budget.
Supplier Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring high levels of service, quality, and delivery performance.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks, including supply chain disruptions, compliance issues, and market volatility.
Contract Management: Oversee the development, negotiation, and execution of contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Procurement Operations: Streamline procurement processes, implement best practices, and leverage technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
Performance Measurement: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for the procurement function and regularly report on performance against these metrics to drive productivity.
Compliance and Ethics: Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies, legal regulations, and ethical standards.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, suppliers, and legal teams, to align procurement activities with business needs.

What do I need to qualify for this job?

Bachelor's and above degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic procurement, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Proven track record of developing and executing strategic procurement plans.
Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage complex contracts.
Experience with procurement systems and technologies.
Knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices.
Excellent leadership and people management skills.
Strong ownership & lead by example. Demonstrate working attitude of business focus, pro-active, “can do”, collaboration with colleagues.
High level of integrity and commitment to ethical business practices.
Proficient Chinese & English skills in oral and written.

About the Company

Siemens

Automation, digitalization, and smart infrastructure provider

Siemens is a global engineering and technology company focused on automation, digitalization, smart infrastructure, and mobility. Its products and solutions span industrial automation systems, electrical equipment, energy management, and digital services that help industries run more efficiently. The company’s core technology comes from its history of electrical generation and distribution, including the dynamo-electric principle, and it now sells hardware, software, and services that connect factories, buildings, grids, and transportation networks. Siemens differentiates itself through scale, a broad portfolio across the value chain, and a long track record of large-scale, multi-country projects in infrastructure and industry. Its goal is to enable smarter, more sustainable industrial processes and urban systems by integrating hardware, software, and digital services to improve productivity, energy efficiency, and mobility.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Munich, Germany
Founded: 1847

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