Global Category Manager for Power Systems

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We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly evolving 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 an extraordinary addition to our vibrant team.

Siemens Technology and Services Private Limited (STSPL) is the Indian subsidiary of German multinational engineering and electronics conglomerate Siemens that focuses on IT and management services. The subsidiary is split into four units: Corporate Technology India, Siemens Corporate Finance and Controlling, Global Shared Services, and Siemens Management Consulting. Located in Balewadi High Street in Pune, it has over 5000 employees.

We are looking for a Global Category Manager for Power Systems meeting the need for smart-mobility solutions.

We are making the lives of people who travel easier and more enjoyable while constantly developing new, intelligent mobility solutions.

Your new role – challenging and future-oriented

• Your way leads you into the central global purchasing department of our business unit for railway infrastructure.
• You will act as a Global Category-Manager for High Voltage & Medium Voltage Switchgear for international bids & projects all over the world - with a significant purchasing volume in the double-digit million Euro range.
• Work holistically from the initial request to the handover to the operational purchasing department (before the order is placed).
• You will develop purchasing and procurement strategies for our business demands such as Rail Electrification projects.
• You will identify, qualify, and develop high-performance suppliers worldwide, build a portfolio of preferred suppliers and continuously optimize their performance.
• Therefore, you will visit our suppliers located on all five continents and negotiate in person in international context.
• This includes cooperation and coordination at top management level at suppliers - and also internally.
• In addition, you will ensure global reporting and transparency in all key purchasing parameters in your area of responsibility and also implement digitalization in procurement.
• You will work in an international team setup with colleagues in various countries and with a unique background.

Use your skills to move the world forward

• You hold a university degree (master's degree / diploma) in an engineering field (e.g.network engineering, electrical engineering).
• You also have several years of professional experience in strategic purchasing / category management or project management.
• You have a strong background in engineering or railway engineering.
• Furthermore, you are used to negotiating with international and top-class contacts.
• You have strong communication skills, are fluent in English and have worked in an international-context before. Other language skills (e.g. German, Spanish) are an advantage.

We’ve got quite a lot to offer. How about you?

This role is based in Pune. You’ll also get to visit other locations in India and beyond, so you’ll need to go where this journey takes you. In return, you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries – and the shape of things to come.

We’re Siemens. A collection of over 379,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow.

Find out more about Mobility at: https://new.siemens.com/in/en/products/mobility.html and about Siemens careers at: www.siemens.com/careers