Lead Strategic Procurement – Karachi, Pakistan

Lead Strategic Procurement – Karachi, Pakistan

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Siemens strongly believes in the value of a Digital Portfolio. That’s why Smart Infrastructure combines Digital Power Distribution and Digital Building Infrastructure technologies. Our Digital Portfolio enables our customers to experience buildings that are intuitive, comfortable, safe, secure, and energy-efficient.

Our Smart Infrastructure team works to create resilient and sustainable infrastructure. We connect the physical world with the digital world. With the help of data and analytics, we empower our customers to make their energy systems and processes in buildings and industries more efficient and sustainable. Together with our customers, we transform the everyday for a better tomorrow.

Join our Smart Infrastructure Procurement Lead and help us reimagine the world by finding solutions that make tomorrow a more innovative place.

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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Lead of Strategic Procurement for development and execution of our sourcing strategy. This role is responsible for driving systematic market, demand, and supplier analysis to shape a feasible and optimized purchasing strategy — balancing quality, on-time delivery, price competitiveness, logistics efficiency, and service excellence. The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with procurement policy and governance while championing continuous improvement, supplier development, and cost savings across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Commodity Management

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key commodities – Cabinets /Structures , Mechanical Assemblies, Epoxy components, CT/VT, Meters & Relays, other electrical parts, project procurement.
• Manage supplier selection, contract negotiations, and commercial agreements.
• Drive annual cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.
• Services contract with inhouse vendors

Supplier Development & Supply Chain Management

• Identify, evaluate, develop, and qualify new suppliers and service providers.
• Build strategic partnerships with vendors to improve quality, delivery, innovation, and cost competitiveness.
• Ensure supply continuity and mitigate supply chain risks.

Technical & Product Knowledge

• Demonstrate understanding of Medium and Low Voltage Electrical products, manufacturing processes, and critical components.
• Collaborate with Engineering and R&D teams on product localization, design optimization, and supplier innovation.
• Support new product development and vendor development initiatives.

Commercial Excellence

• Lead commercial negotiations and contract management.
• Analyze commodity trends and market intelligence.
• Develop procurement budgets and forecasts.
• Negotiate & manage payment terms suitable to business need.
• Prebid support to Proposal / Sales team for white elephant / big projects.

Digitalization & Process Improvement

• Drive procurement digitalization initiatives and automation projects.
• Leverage ERP, SAP, analytics, and digital procurement tools to enhance operational efficiency.
• Implement best practices in sourcing, supplier collaboration, and performance monitoring.

Sustainability & Compliance

• Champion sustainable procurement practices and ESG initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, sourcing guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Support supplier sustainability assessments and improvement programs.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing procurement team.
• Collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Build a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Desired Candidate Profile

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's or Master’s  Degree
• Professional/International Supply Chain certifications would have been added advantage

Experience

• 15 to 20 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management.
• Significant experience in the electrical equipment, switchgear, power distribution, or industrial manufacturing industry.
• Prior experience in leading procurement teams and driving supplier development programs.

Technical & Functional Competencies

• Strong technical understanding of Medium Voltage systems, Low Voltage systems, Power Automation, Project Procurement, Electrical components and Electrical products.
• Deep commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
• Commodity strategy development and supplier management expertise.
• Knowledge of vendor development, localization, should cost modeling, and cost optimization.

Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making capability.
• High level of stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.

You’ll benefit from

• Diverse culture.
• An environment where everyone can bring their whole self and feel a sense of belonging.
• the foundation to develop personally and professionally.
• Extraordinary variety of learning & development opportunities

Transform the everyday with us

If you are a motivated teammate, eager to learn new things and looking to grow your career in a strong and forward-thinking company, hit apply!. Siemens is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuing diversity, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work. Siemens is an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate unlawfully on any grounds. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

At Siemens, we are always challenging ourselves to build a better future. We need the most innovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow ‘s reality.

Please note: Only complete applications can be considered in the selection process.