Strategic Procurement Specialist

Siemens

What do I need to qualify for this job?
* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
* Minimum 3 years experience in various procurement functions
* Technical knowledge in procurement of mechanical and electrical goods/services
* Experience in the areas of 'Building Technologies', 'Wind Power and Renewables Energy', 'Power & Gas', 'Power Generation Services', 'Process Industries and Drives' is asset
* Very good command of English
* Proficiency in MS Office Applications
* Knowledge of contract law
* Customer focus, good negotiation and communication skills

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DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job ID: 232164
City: Istanbul
Location: IST KAR
Organisation: Global Services
Department: SCM WP, PG, PS, BT, PD, DF
Mode of Employment: Permanent
 
For our SCM Group in Kartal we are looking for a Strategic Procurement Specialist. This role will be responsible from managing Strategic Procurement activities on corporate level, comprised of demand analysis, market analysis, selection of suppliers, conducting cost effective purchasing negotiations, supplier and contract management, claim management for the supply of divisions' project materials with involvement at an early stage. 

Organizing, controlling, monitoring and introducing procurement strategies to ensure maximum contribution to the operating result and optimizing utilization of resources. Active participation in global networking as well as collaboration with other affiliate companies by way of pooling of demands and getting in line with global strategies. 

Taking role and responsibility as nominated Commodity Manager and also as Project Procurement Manager for customer projects (i.e. Building Technologies, Wind Power and Renewables Energy, Power & Gas, Power Generation Services, Process Industries and Drives projects).

What are my responsibilities?
* Preparing and conducting contract and price negotiations with suppliers for medium to large volumes to contribute to the profitability of the company
* Implementing alternative procurement sources to minimize stock replacement times, inventory levels and costs
* Analyze demand, markets and suppliers to create a basis for deciding on the optimum sourcing strategy
* Defining of procurement strategies to ensure long-term, cost-effective supply of materials and monitoring the national and international market to bring new suppliers, product derivatives, and product innovations into the purchasing portfolio
* Maintain intensive regular contact with internal/external interface partners in order to recognize developments (market, demand, etc.) and exert the appropriate influence
* Systematic forwarding of relevant supply chain information ( e.g. For the project team, procurement management team)
* Define concepts for risk and contract management to avoid risk and warrant costs
* Analyzing scope of supply and customer contract agreements, carrying out risk analyses and introducing negotiation recommendations to prepare for negotiations with suppliers (back-to-back where appropriate) and to initiate appropriate measures
* If applicable analyzing sales and operations planning in respect of starting new projects, assessing and controlling of material costs within the whole project process in order to ensure the involvement of procurement
* Analyzing and controlling of contractual agreements to prepare renegotiations/subsequent negotiations, initiate appropriate measures and guarantee supplies
* Undertake supplier management (selection/ qualification, evaluation, auditing, development) to gain the best suppliers and guarantee an optimum supply chain.
* Organize and execute regional and cross-regional bundling of the demands of the different groups/sites and projects for optimum utilization of procurement power.

What else do I need to know?
* Male candidates should have completed the military service requirement

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