Strategic Procurement Specialist

Location: Houston
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

About the Role Location United States of America Texas Houston Remote vs. Office Hybrid (Remote/Office) Company Siemens Energy, Inc. Organization Gas Services Business Unit Distributed Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Mid-level Professional A Snapshot of Your Day As a Strategic Procurement Specialist within Siemens Energy's Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Procurement Team, you will play a key role in developing and running a competitive, transparent, and sustainable supply chain. Your day will involve working with internal collaborators and suppliers to improve efficiency, quality, and digitalization. You will be responsible for supplier negotiations, contract management, and strategic sourcing to ensure the procurement function contributes to affordable clean energy. How You'll Make an Impact Implement commodity strategies and define local/regional material field strategies for non-pooled commodities. Plan negotiations, define awarding strategies, and prepare sourcing board approvals while ensuring alignment with pooling opportunities. Negotiate local, regional, or multi-site contracts, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms. Manage relationships with assigned suppliers, contributing to the EcoSystem commodity strategy and developing a preferred supplier list. Analyze market trends and leverage insights to optimize procurement strategies. Monitor supplier performance, report important data, and encourage early supplier participation in cost reduction efforts. Identify and mitigate procurement risks while implementing strategic measures. Ensure contractual terms are aligned with business needs by collaborating with strategic commodity management teams. What You Bring 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing or commodity management within a complex, global environment. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Procurement, Business, or Engineering (CIPS qualified is preferred). Strong commercial, contractual, and project management competence. Outstanding Excel skills for data analysis and reporting. Excellent communication, collaborator management, and negotiation skills. Familiarity with component manufacturing processes and quality standards. Experience working with a global supplier base in a matrix organization! Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers. About the Team Gas Services Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet. 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 Rewards/Benefits Career growth and development opportunities Supportive work culture Company paid Health and wellness benefits Paid Time Off and paid holidays 401K savings plan with company match Family building benefits/Parental leave PAGE https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. California Privacy Notice California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. Click here to read more .

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