Dear Aspirant!

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our vibrant international team.

Siemens founded the new business unit Siemens Advanta (formerly known as Siemens IoT Services) on April 1, 2019, with its headquarter in Munich, Germany. It has been crafted to unlock the digital future of its clients by offering end-to-end support on their outstanding digitalization journey. Siemens Advanta is a strategic advisor and a trusted implementation partner in digital transformation and industrial IoT with a global network of more than 8000 employees in 10 countries and 21 offices. Highly skilled and authoritative specialists offer services which range from consulting to craft & prototyping to solution & implementation and operation - everything out of one hand!

We are looking for: Project Procurement Manager,

·       Integrating the Project Procurement Function in the CoC in Chennai in accordance with aligned global processes

·       Participate at project meetings from acquisition phase to the execution phase to advice on procurement matters and drive the implementation of the procurement strategies & targets for projects

·       Within the global team, be responsible for the procurement of on-site services in the APAC region as a special topic

·       Create and maintain and manage a sustainable international supplier base

·       Lead and Coordinate Requests for Quotations

·       Lead contract negotiations and secure price agreements with various suppliers

·       Lead the supplier selection, prepare and document contract awards

·       Participate in improvement projects within procurement, such as providing insight into processes, savings and efficiency gains.

Use your skills to move the world forward!

·       Strong communicator, have strong presentation skills and are fluent in English (and Dutch) both verbally and in writing.

·       Enjoy working in an international environment with project and colleagues in Europe and Asia

·       Willing to travel in order to maintain the supplier base in APAC and in special cases participate in global team meetings in Europe in person

·       Keen eye, you easily take initiative and you are analytical

·       Stress resistant and able to act within a hectic environment

·       Practical and result-orientated

·       Enjoy being part of a team and working together

·       Possession of a completed bachelor's degree in procurement management or supply chain management (or equivalent education or experience)

·       Experience in contracting of international supplier (Project Agreement and/or Framework Agreements)

·       7+ year of experience in project procurement procuring complex electrical and/or mechanical technical equipment and with appx 3+ years thereof in procuring field service and on-site services of the installation and commission, preferable for Siemens’ Low and Medium Voltage Switchgears

·       Working experience in the data-center business or another project orientated environment is preferred

·       Knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 

Make your mark in our exciting world at Siemens.

This role is based in Chennai, where you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries - and the shape of things to come.

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