Supply Chain Specialist Jobs in Charlotte, NC

We have an immediate need for an expediter at Siemens Energy in Charlotte. This is a hybrid role working three days a week in the office on Westinghouse Blvd and two from home/remote. This a W2 contract-to-hire opportunity. Additional details below:

 Leadership

• Lead the Commodity Circle in respective area of responsibility with support of cross-functional team members
•  Commodity Management
• Manage the commodities for respective area of responsibility
• Define the Ecosystem strategy in the respective area of responsibility with cross functional counterparts and support from GCMs and in alignment with business
• Ensure transparency on cost structures and spend in area of responsibility via Commodity Circles
• Create and implement business specific initiatives and measures based on respective commodity strategy in alignment with Ecosystem strategy and business objectives
• Increase Managed Spend in the area of responsibility by safeguarding awardings following the defined commodity strategy
• Maintain competitive supply base in alignment with Ecosystem strategy and Commodity Circle
• Execute periodic strategic procurement activities – negotiations planning, commodity strategy updates, awarding strategy and sourcing board approvals, quarterly review meetings, etc.
• Prepare, negotiate, award and make available frame contracts & price lists for strategic suppliers in accordance with business and market requirements (in alignment with GCM)
• Manage the relationship with assigned strategic suppliers (in alignment with GCM)
• Generate, document and implement savings measures, monitor and report relevant KPI
• Drive early procurement / supplier involvement and cost out activities via respective Commodity Circles
• Identify procurement risks and opportunities and implement respective measures
• Feedback supplier market information and knowledge to stakeholders through network
• Drive supply/supplier management processes (e.g., qualification, selection, evaluation, development, classification)What You Bring (requirements)
• BA/BS- in Mechanical Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• A minimum of 6-12 years’ of collective experience working in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Sourcing, Engineering or similar function in machinery industries.
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills:

Experience utilizing financial and data-driven techniques to make decisions.

• Strong Communication & interpersonal skills:

Understand main mechanical manufacturing processes and be able to communicate basic mechanical topics with supplier and internal cross functions.Familiar with SAP and Productivity Management System.Mature understanding of multiple aspects of supply chain value stream.Supplier financial risk evaluation & management.Supply Chain Risk evaluation & management.Individual must be able to quickly develop comprehensive understanding of each commodity, and subsequentially complex sourcing strategies.Experience managing Long Term Contracts and negotiating complex terms and conditions.Preferred:

• Know-how of procurement related processes, systems and tools:
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Cost & risk management skills:
• Commodity & product knowledge:
• Commercial knowledge, contract law and T&C.
• Negotiations and supplier relations management experience
• Good problem solving, results oriented
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed global organization
• Must be able to travel 10-15% both domestically and internationally.
• Must be willing to learn and drive a change in a global environment, along with ability to influence through effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative approach to working within a team environment; a consensus builder
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of Power Generation Industry
• Data Analysis/Science skills

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Procurement: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Charlotte, NC 28273 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Charlotte, NC 28273